The effect of remifentanil on the emergence characteristics of children undergoing FBO for bronchoalveolar lavage with sevoflurane anaesthesia.

Background And Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sevoflurane vs. sevoflurane and remifentanil on cough and agitation during emergence and recovery after fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

Methods: Children between 2 and 6 years of age undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy were enrolled.