The Effect of Obesity on Recovery Profile in Children

Does Obesity Effect the Recovery Profile in Children?

It is planned to investigate whether obesity affects the recovery profile after anesthesia in pediatric patients. To evaluate recovery profile, time to spontaneous ventilation (the time between anesthetic discontinuation and beginning of spontaneous ventilation), LMA removal time (the time between anesthetic discontinuation and LMA removal), open eyes (the time between anesthetic discontinuation and eye opening in response to verbal stimulus or painful pinching), and PACU discharge will be also noted.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA physical status I and II
• Routine surgery under general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any known cerebrovascular disease
• Long- or short-term (within the previous 24 hours) intake of any drug acting in the central nervous system
• The patients bypassing the recovery room