Comparison of Two Anesthesia Induction Methods in Awake Extubated Children at Risk for Respiratory Adverse Events: A Retrospective Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The extubation phase in pediatric general anesthesia (GA), particularly in children at risk for perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs), poses significant challenges. This study aimed to compare the effects of sevoflurane and propofol induction on respiratory complications during emergence in pediatric dental patients at risk for PRAEs. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, 221 children aged 2–15 who underwent elective dental rehabilitation under GA were analyzed. Patients were assigned to induction with either sevoflurane (n=130) or propofol (n=91). All patients were extubated while awake. The primary outcome was the incidence of respiratory complications, including laryngospasm, bronchospasm, desaturation (SpO₂
Source: Selcuk Dental Journal
Author: Funda Arun
Institution: Selçuk University
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413435078