Intravenous anesthetics most commonly used in pediatrics

Abstract

Introduction: Anesthesia is described as the provision of medication to induce amnesia, analgesia, and muscle relaxation, allowing surgical intervention in a patient. Objective: To describe the most commonly used intravenous anesthetics in pediatric patients. Development: The best type of anesthesia to be used is evaluated depending on the type of surgical intervention the child will undergo. For surgical procedures that require total numbness, general anesthesia is the most common, however, it is one of the types of anesthesia that presents the greatest risks after the postoperative period, so constant monitoring by the anesthesiologist is important. Intravenous anesthetics such as propofol, remifentanil, fentanyl, and ketamine are widely used intravenously, so it is always necessary to act with great caution, never with overconfidence, and be prepared for any eventuality. Conclusions: The type of anesthesia used will depend on the type of surgery. Regardless of the type of anesthesia to be administered, the anesthesiologist must be highly trained and perform preoperative tests, especially in cases of general anesthesia where the child's weight and the dose to be administered are key factors.