Comparison of Ketamine and Propofol-Based Regimens for Deep Sedation in Children Undergoing Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 180 children sedated for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with ketamine or propofol-based regimens at our institution. Pre-EGD diagnoses and American Society of Anesthesiology physical status were similar in all subjects. Onset of action and recovery time for both regimens were not statistically significant (  > 0.

Intensive care unit course of infants and children after cranial vault reconstruction for craniosynostosis.

Background: Craniosynostosis (CSS) results from the premature closure of one or more cranial sutures, leading to deformed calvaria at birth. It is a common finding in children with an incidence of one in 2000 births. Surgery is required in order to release the synostotic constraint and promote normal calvaria growth.