Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
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J Cataract Refract Surg · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative study of 2 anesthesia techniques for pediatric refractive surgery.
To compare the effectiveness of 2 anesthesia techniques for pediatric refractive surgery, propofol/fentanyl and ketamine/midazolam. ⋯ Propofol offered some advantages for brief procedures outside the traditional operating rooms. It is short acting, and has a rapid offset resulting in shorter postoperative monitoring and a smoother recovery profile. It has greater potential for respiratory depression than ketamine. Hence, greater vigilance and experience with the pediatric airway is recommended with its use.