Comparison of propofol-ketamine versuspropofol-remifentanil in children anaesthetized for gastroscopy.

Background: The search for ideal anaesthesia is still an open research issue. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare two methods of general anaesthesia with preserved own breath - propofol with ketamine and propofol with remifentanil - in children anaesthetized for gastroscopy.

Methods: The study included 90 children enrolled for elective endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract under general anaesthesia.