Experience of using anesthesiological support in surgical treatment of strabismus in children at Tambov branch of Eye Microsurgery

The research purpose is to compare and evaluate two methods of anesthesia (in the first group of younger children, using premedication (atropine, 1% promedol, midazolam) intramuscularly, in the second group of older children, using intravenous premedication (atropine, fentanyl)) directly on the operating table during surgical correction of strabismus in children. Materials and methods. 498 children of different age groups underwent elective surgery for strabismus correction (314 patients of younger age and 184 older children). Results. Evaluation of hemodynamics did not reveal significant changes (no rhythm disturbances, hypo-tension, tachycardia were observed) intraoperatively, no observed psychomotor agi-tation after awakening in any of the study groups. These approaches to general anesthesia of children undergoing surgery to correct strabismus ensure the prevention of nausea and vomiting, and the absence of pain in the operated eye in the early and late postoperative periods. Conclusions. The conducted studies of two methods of anesthesia during strabismus surgery in children are optimal. They can be used in strabismus surgery in specialized ophthalmological clinics.