Haemodynamic Outcome And Recovery Time Using Propofol And Ketamine For Procedural Sedation In Children For Minor Cardiac Procedures – A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract

The ideal anaesthetic technique for the management of pediatric patients scheduled to undergo cardiac catheterization should be safe, easy to administer, provide adequate sedation, amnesia, immobility, cardiovascular stability and fast recovery without residual complications. Anesthetic technique for such procedures has not been standardized. Deep sedation with pain free and spontaneously breathing patient on room air is preferred by the interventionist. There are not many studies in India about the haemodynamic outcome of single or combinations of anaesthetic agents. This study was done to note and observe the haemodynamic outcome and recovery time using propofol and ketamine for procedural sedation for pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures.