PREVENTION OF OCULOCARDIAC REFLEXES DURING ANESTHESIA IN PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

Abstract

Abstract: The use of general anesthesia is unquestionable in the surgical correction of congenital ophthalmic pathologies occurring in children. Anesthetic approaches employed in these cases are typically aimed at enhancing the quality of surgical interventions. Unlike other branches of ophthalmic surgery, the impact of the anesthetics used on the functional state of the visual organs is of significant importance. Certain anesthetics (ketamine) and agents (muscle relaxants) can increase intraocular pressure during surgery, potentially inducing unexpected adverse effects. Therefore, a tailored approach is essential in selecting anesthetic agents and techniques for surgeries for congenital ophthalmic pathologies in children, aiming to prevent potential complications that may arise during and after surgery.