Comparative Assessment of Propofol and Ketamine on Hemodynamic Indices and Cerebral Oximetry of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization.

Background: Propofol and ketamine are widely used in the induction and maintenance of anesthesia and sedation with different cardiovascular and respiratory effects. In cardiac anesthesia (including pediatric cardiac catheterization), due to the high risk of neurologic complications, cerebral oximetry can effectively monitor cerebral blood oxygen saturation to prevent neurological and respiratory complications.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effect of propofol and ketamine on hemodynamic indices and cerebral oxygenation results in children undergoing cardiac catheterization.