THE ACTION OF ANESTHESIC AND ANALGESIC ON THE CYSTOMETRIC FINDINGS IN CHILDREN

Abstract

In children, cystometry is often difficult for the poor cooperation of patient.
Cystometry under anesthesia or by administration of analgesia. may be suggested in such cases.
However, anesthesia or analgesia itself may modify the cystometric findings.
To elucidate this point, the effect of Fluothane, Nitrous Oxide, Diazepam and Pentazocine on children's cystometrogram was examined.
Cystometry was performed in 17 children (4 to 12 years old) with and without anesthesia (Fluothane, Nitrous Oxide), in 24 children (5 to 10 years old) before and after administration of Diazepam or Pentazocine.
The results were as follows.
1) Fluothane anesthesia abolished UIC and increased bladder capacity.
2) Nitrous Oxide anesthesia suppressed UIC and increased bladder capacity.
3) Diazepam did not suppress UIC in seven of eight unstable bladders and suppressed in one.
4) Pentazocine had no effect on UIC.