Comparison of Desflurane With Sevoflurane for School-age Children in Postoperative Cognitive Function

This study compares desflurane with sevoflurane for school-age children in postoperative cognitive function.

The postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) of school-age children (6-14 age) after operation draw more attention from both society and family. It is well known that, compare with sevoflurane, desflurane could improve cognitive function in elderly patients. But whether Desflurane could improve postoperative cognitive function compare with Sevoflurane for the school-age children, there is no consistent conclusion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 6-14 age, elective no-cardiac and non-neurological surgery , ASA physical statusⅠorⅡ, no preoperative cognitive function impairment, cooperate to complete the entire test.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergic to halogens inhaled anesthetics, malignant hyperthermia susceptible patients, intracranial hypertension, emotional disorder, hyperactivity, history of operation, mental retardation, audio-visual obstacles, history of congenital heart disease, Important organ dysfunction, history of drug abuse
• History of epilepsy
• Preoperative respiratory infection significantly.