Abstract
Introduction: There is a growing need for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in children for accurate diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment. In recent times, small doses of ketamine have been used along with propofol for pediatric MRI sedation. Aims and objectives: to evaluate safety and effectiveness of Ketamine-propofol combination and propofol alone in diagnostic radiological procedures (MRI) in pediatric patients. Materials and methods: The present prospective randomized double blinded study was undertaken at Government General Hospital, Tirupati. Pediatric patients aged between 2 to 12 years of both sex, belonging to ASA grade I & II and posted for elective MRI Brain scan were included in the study. Results: KP group had significantly more reactions than P group. Recovery time (time taken to achieve modified aldrete recovery score of 9-10) was 37.33±2.88 min and 19.6±2.67 min in Ketofol group and propofol group respectively. Conclusion: Ketofol is an attractive combination for procedural sedation.
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