Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Feb 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAnesthesia maintenance with 'induction dose only' sevoflurane during pediatric ophthalmic examination: comparison with standard low-flow technique through a randomized controlled trial.
Sevoflurane is preferred for pediatric day care procedures. However, financial and environmental costs remain major limitations. Induction dose of sevoflurane could itself be sufficient for maintaining anesthesia with low fresh gas flow during short noninvasive procedures. ⋯ Induction dose of sevoflurane is, in itself, adequate for maintaining anesthesia for short noninvasive ophthalmic examinations lasting approximately 15 min. This method significantly reduces sevoflurane consumption and cost.