Efficacy of remifentanil combined with propofol in children undergoing ophthalmologic operation

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of remifentanil combined with propofol in children of different age undergoing short-term ophthalmologic operation.Methods Forty-eight children aged 4-12 yr undergoing elective short-term ophthalmologic operation were divided into 4 groups(n=12 each)according to age and anesthetics:group ⅠPK aged 4-7 yr and group ⅡPK aged 8-12 yr received ketamine and propofol combined anesthesia;group ⅠPR aged 4-7 yr and group ⅡPR aged 8-12 yr received remifentanil and propefol combined anesthesia.In group ⅠPK and ⅡPK the anesthesia was induced with intravenous bolus of ketamine 2 ms/kg and ketamine 1-2 ms/kg.In group ⅠPR and ⅡPR the anesthesia was induced with intravenous remifentanil 1 μg/kg and respiratory rate(RR),cerebral state index(CSI)and SpO2 were recorded before anesthesia induction(baseline),2 min after induction,at the initiation of the operation,15 min after the initiation of operation and at emergence from anesthesia.Adverse effects during and after the operation,induction time,analepsia time,conscious recovery time and total sedation time were recorded.The mean infusion rate of remifentanil was calculated.Results Compared with the baesline,SP,DP,HR,RR and CSI were significantly decreased in 4 groups(P＜0.05).RR,CSI and incidence rates of adverse effects were significantly lower,and the emergence time and the recovery time of consciousness were significantly shorter in group ⅠPR and ⅡPR than in group ⅠPK and ⅡPK(P＜0.05).The average infusion rate of remifentanil was lower in group ⅡPR than in group ⅠPR(P＜0.05).Conclusion Remifentanil combined with propofol can produce good anesthetic effect in children undergoing short-term ophthalmologic operation,with less adverse effects,stable hemodynamics and rapid emergence from anesthesia.The dosage of remifentanil is difierent in children at different ages. Key words: Piperidines; Propofol; Child