Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jun 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of propofol and sevoflurane on acid-base balance during pediatric heart catheterization.
Propofol is routinely used for anesthesia during pediatric heart catheterization. Propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) is a rare, but often fatal complication mainly defined as bradycardia with progress to asystolia during propofol infusion. Metabolic acidosis is regarded as an early warning sign of PRIS. In this study the effect of propofol and sevoflurane on serum base excess, pH and lactate have been examined during pediatric heart catheterization. ⋯ Propofol but not sevoflurane had an effect on base excess and pH during pediatric heart catheterization.