A Comparative Study of Sevoflurane with Halothane as Inhalational Anaesthetic Agent in Paediatric Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Inhalational anaesthesia is commonly used in paediatric patients. The study was designed to compare sevoflurane and halothane anaesthesia in the neonate and paediatric patients and to assess the haemodynamic status of both agents during induction, maintenance and recovery of anesthesia. Material and Methods: We studied 60 patients aged between 1 day to 7 years. All routine and emergency surgery were included. Children were randomly selected between two groups receiving halothane and sevoflurane. Induction time, intubating condition and haemodynamic changes were recorded. Results: Induction of anaesthesia was smooth in both groups but induction was smooth in the sevoflurane group. Maintenance of anaesthesia was smooth in both groups but recovery was rapid in the sevoflurane group. There was no unwanted side effect.