Transition to Propofol After Sevoflurane Anaesthesia to Prevent Emergence Agitation

Transition to Propofol After Sevoflurane Anaesthesia to Prevent Emergence Agitation in Genito-urinary Paediatric Surgeries

The aim of this randomized double-blinded study is to determine whether transition to propofol for 3 min at the end of sevoflurane anaesthesia reduces the incidence of EA in children undergoing genito-urinary paediatric surgeries.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children Aged 3 - 8 years
2. ASA (I - II)
3. Genito-urinary Surgeries: hernia, varicocele, etc.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients or parental refusal
2. Allergy to Propofol or egg products; or a family history of malignant hyperthermia
3. Operating time more than 60 minutes
4. Performance of any other procedure under the same anaesthetic
5. Presence of co-morbidities or congenital anomalies
6. mental disease, neurologic disease, treatment with sedatives, full stomach, or indication for rapid sequence induction.