Activation of GABAergic neurons in the zona incerta accelerates anesthesia induction with sevoflurane and propofol without affecting anesthesia maintenance or awakening in mice / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the regulatory effects of GABAergic neurons in the zona incerta (ZI) on sevoflurane and propofol anesthesia.@*METHODS@#Forty-eight male C57BL/6J mice divided into 8 groups (n=6) were used in this study. In the study of sevoflurane anesthesia, chemogenetic experiment was performed in 2 groups of mice with injection of either adeno-associated virus carrying hM3Dq (hM3Dq group) or a virus carrying only mCherry (mCherry group). The optogenetic experiment was performed in another two groups of mice injected with an adeno-associated virus carrying ChR2 (ChR2 group) or GFP only (GFP group). The same experiments were also performed in mice for studying propofol anesthesia. Chemogenetics or optogenetics were used to induce the activation of GABAergic neurons in the ZI, and their regulatory effects on anesthesia induction and arousal with sevoflurane and propofol were observed; EEG monitoring was used to observe the changes in sevoflurane anesthesia maintenance after activation of the GABAergic neurons.@*RESULTS@#In sevoflurane anesthesia, the induction time of anesthesia was significantly shorter in hM3Dq group than in mCherry group (P < 0.05), and also shorter in ChR2 group than in GFP group (P < 0.01), but no significant difference was found in the awakening time between the two groups in either chemogenetic or optogenetic tests. Similar results were observed in chemogenetic and optogenetic experiments with propofol (P < 0.05 or 0.01). Photogenetic activation of the GABAergic neurons in the ZI did not cause significant changes in EEG spectrum during sevoflurane anesthesia maintenance.@*CONCLUSION@#Activation of the GABAergic neurons in the ZI promotes anesthesia induction of sevoflurane and propofol but does not affect anesthesia maintenance or awakening.

Dopaminergic Neurons in the Ventral Tegmental-Prelimbic Pathway Promote the Emergence of Rats from Sevoflurane Anesthesia / 神经科学通报·英文版

Dopaminergic neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) play an important role in cognition, emergence from anesthesia, reward, and aversion, and their projection to the cortex is a crucial part of the "bottom-up" ascending activating system. The prelimbic cortex (PrL) is one of the important projection regions of the VTA. However, the roles of dopaminergic neurons in the VTA and the VTADA-PrL pathway under sevoflurane anesthesia in rats remain unclear. In this study, we found that intraperitoneal injection and local microinjection of a dopamine D1 receptor agonist (Chloro-APB) into the PrL had an emergence-promoting effect on sevoflurane anesthesia in rats, while injection of a dopamine D1 receptor antagonist (SCH23390) deepened anesthesia. The results of chemogenetics combined with microinjection and optogenetics showed that activating the VTADA-PrL pathway prolonged the induction time and shortened the emergence time of anesthesia. These results demonstrate that the dopaminergic system in the VTA has an emergence-promoting effect and that the bottom-up VTADA-PrL pathway facilitates emergence from sevoflurane anesthesia.

Estrogen Receptor-A in Medial Preoptic Area Contributes to Sex Difference of Mice in Response to Sevoflurane Anesthesia / 神经科学通报·英文版

A growing number of studies have identified sex differences in response to general anesthesia; however, the underlying neural mechanisms are unclear. The medial preoptic area (MPA), an important sexually dimorphic structure and a critical hub for regulating consciousness transition, is enriched with estrogen receptor alpha (ERα), particularly in neuronal clusters that participate in regulating sleep. We found that male mice were more sensitive to sevoflurane. Pharmacological inhibition of ERα in the MPA abolished the sex differences in sevoflurane anesthesia, in particular by extending the induction time and facilitating emergence in males but not in females. Suppression of ERα in vitro inhibited GABAergic and glutamatergic neurons of the MPA in males but not in females. Furthermore, ERα knockdown in GABAergic neurons of the male MPA was sufficient to eliminate sex differences during sevoflurane anesthesia. Collectively, MPA ERα positively regulates the activity of MPA GABAergic neurons in males but not in females, which contributes to the sex difference of mice in sevoflurane anesthesia.

lncRNA KCNQ1OT1 reverses the effect of sevoflurane on hepatocellular carcinoma progression via regulating the miR-29a-3p/CBX3 axis

Sevoflurane (SEVO) is widely applied as an anesthetic, which exerts antitumor capacity in various cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Previous studies indicated that long non-coding RNA KCNQ1 opposite strand/antisense transcript 1 (KCNQ1OT1) was upregulated, while microRNA-29a-3p (miR-29a-3p) was downregulated in HCC. Thus, we aimed to explore the roles of KCNQ1OT1 and miR-29a-3p in HCC cells exposed to SEVO. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion were assessed by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, flow cytometry, and transwell assays, respectively. The levels of genes were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or western blot. Furthermore, the interaction between miR-29a-3p and KCNQ1OT1 or chromebox protein homolog 3 (CBX3) was predicted by Starbase or Targetscan, and then confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. We found that the levels of KCNQ1OT1 and CBX3 were decreased, while miR-29a-3p was increased in SEVO-treated HCC cells. KCNQ1OT1 overexpression weakened the inhibitory effects of SEVO on HCC cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion. Interestingly, KCNQ1OT1 bound to miR-29a-3p, and miR-29a-3p targeted CBX3. KCNQ1OT1 upregulated CBX3 level by repressing miR-29a-3p expression. Furthermore, KCNQ1OT1 exerted tumor promotion in HCC cells via suppressing miR-29a-3p to regulate CBX3 expression. Collectively, our findings demonstrated that KCNQ1OT1 regulated the antitumor effects of SEVO on HCC cells through modulating the miR-29a-3p/CBX3 axis, providing a theoretical basis for the treatment of HCC.

Short term olfactory memory and olfactory function after inhalation anesthetic agents: a randomized clinical trial / Memória olfativa de curta duração e função olfativa após anestésicos inalatórios: estudo clínico randomizado

Abstract Background and objectives: This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effects of two different inhalation anesthetic agents on postoperative olfactory memory and olfactory function in patients who underwent micro laryngeal surgery. Methods: This randomized prospective controlled study consisted of 102 consecutive patients with a voice disorder. The patients underwent micro laryngeal surgery for voice disorders under general anesthesia. Patients who did not meet inclusion criteria and/or declined to participate (n = 34) were excluded from the study. Patients were divided into two groups. Four patients from Group 1 and four patients from Group 2 were lost to follow-up. Group 1 (n = 30) received sevoflurane, and Group 2 (n = 30) received desflurane during anesthesia. We compared the results by performing the pre-op and post-op Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center Olfactory test. Results: Thirty-three patients (55%) were male and 27 (45%) were female. The mean age was 48.18 ± 13.88 years (range: 19‒70 years). Preoperative and postoperative olfactory functions did not show a significant difference within the groups postoperatively (p > 0.05). Preoperative and postoperative olfactory memory showed a significant decrease 3 hours after the surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Olfactory functions and memory were not affected by desflurane in the early postoperative period. Although sevoflurane did not affect olfactory functions, it had a temporary negative effect on olfactory memory in the early postoperative period.

Resumo Introdução e objetivos: O estudo avaliou o efeito pós-operatório de dois agentes anestésicos inalatórios distintos na memória olfativa de curta duração e na função olfativa em pacientes submetidos à microcirurgia de laringe. Método: O estudo prospectivo controlado randomizado avaliou, consecutivamente, 102 pacientes com alteração vocal submetidos à microcirurgia de laringe sob anestesia geral. Trinta e quatro pacientes não obedeceram aos critérios de inclusão e/ou não aceitaram participar do estudo e foram excluídos. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos. Quatro pacientes do Grupo 1 e quatro do Grupo 2 foram perdidos durante o seguimento. O Grupo 1 (n = 30) recebeu sevoflurano durante a anestesia e o Grupo 2 (n = 30), desflurano. Comparamos resultados pré e pós-operatórios de memória olfativa e funções olfativas, realizando o Connecticut Chemosensory Clinical Research Center Olfactory test. Resultados: Foram incluídos um total de 33 (55%) homens e 27 (45%) mulheres. A idade média foi 48,18 ± 13,88 anos (variação: 19-70 anos). As funções olfativas pré e pós-operatórias não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significante dentro dos grupos no pós-operatório (p > 0,05). A memória olfativa pré e pós-operatória não mostrou diminuição estatisticamente significante quando avaliada três horas após a cirurgia (p< 0,05). Conclusões: Memória e funções olfativas não foram alteradas pelo desflurano no pós-operatório imediato. Embora o sevoflurano não tenha alterado as funções olfativas, causou efeito temporário negativo na memória olfativa no pós-operatório imediato.

The effect of anesthetic preconditioning with sevoflurane on intracellular signal-transduction pathways and apoptosis, in a lung autotransplant experimental model / O efeito do pré-condicionamento anestésico com sevoflurano sobre as vias de transdução de sinal intracelular e a apoptose, em modelo experimental de autotransplante pulmonar

Abstract Background: Anesthetic pre-conditioning attenuates inflammatory response during ischemia-reperfusion lung injury. The molecular mechanisms to explain it are not fully understood. The aim of our investigation was to analyze the molecular mechanism that explain the anti-inflammatory effects of anesthetic pre-conditioning with sevoflurane focusing on its effects on MAPKs (mitogen-activated protein kinases), NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa beta) pathways, and apoptosis in an experimental lung autotransplant model. Methods: Twenty large white pigs undergoing pneumonectomy plus lung autotransplant were divided into two 10-member groups on the basis of the anesthetic received (propofol or sevoflurane). Anesthetic pre-conditioning group received sevoflurane 3% after anesthesia induction and it stopped when one-lung ventilation get started. Control group did not receive sevoflurane in any moment during the whole study period. Intracellular signal-transduction pathways (MAPK family), transcription factor (NF-κB), and apoptosis (caspases 3 and 9) were analyzed during experiment. Results: Pigs that received anesthetic pre-conditioning with sevoflurane have shown significant lower values of MAPK-p38, MAPK-P-p38, JNK (c-Jun N-terminal kinases), NF-κB p50 intranuclear, and caspases (p < 0.05) than pigs anesthetized with intravenous propofol. Conclusions: Lung protection of anesthetic pre-conditioning with sevoflurane during experimental lung autotransplant is, at least, partially associated with MAPKs and NF κB pathways attenuation, and antiapoptotic effects.

Resumo Justificativa: O pré-condicionamento anestésico atenua a resposta inflamatória durante a lesão de isquemia-reperfusão do pulmão. Os mecanismos moleculares para explicá-lo não são totalmente compreendidos. O objetivo de nossa investigação foi analisar o mecanismo molecular que explica os efeitos anti-inflamatórios do pré-condicionamento anestésico com sevoflurano, enfocar seus efeitos sobre as proteínas quinases ativadas por mitógenos (MAPKs), o fator nuclear kappa beta (NF-κB) e a apoptose em modelo experimental de autotransplante pulmonar. Métodos: Vinte porcos Large White submetidos à pneumonectomia e autoimplante de pulmão foram divididos em dois grupos de 10 membros com base no anestésico recebido (propofol ou sevoflurano). O grupo de pré-condicionamento anestésico recebeu sevoflurano a 3% após a indução da anestesia, que foi descontinuado quando a ventilação monopulmonar foi iniciada. O grupo controle não recebeu sevoflurano em qualquer momento durante todo o período do estudo. As vias de transdução de sinal intracelular (família MAPK), o fator de transcrição (NF-κB) e a apoptose (caspases 3 e 9) foram analisados durante o experimento. Resultados: Os suínos que receberam pré-condicionamento anestésico com sevoflurano apresentaram valores mais baixos de MAPK-p38, MAPK-P-p38, c-Jun N-terminal quinases (JNK), NF-κB p50 intranuclear e caspases (p < 0,05) do que os suínos anestesiados com propofol intravenoso. Conclusões: A proteção pulmonar do pré-condicionamento anestésico com sevoflurano durante o autotransplante pulmonar experimental está, pelo menos, parcialmente associada à atenuação das vias de MAPKs e NF κB e aos efeitos antiapoptóticos.

Comparison of effects on the oxidant/antioxidant system of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol infusion during general anesthesia / Comparação dos efeitos da perfusão de sevoflurano, desflurano e propofol sobre o sistema oxidante/antioxidante durante anestesia geral / Comparación de los efectos de la perfusión de sevoflurano, desflurano y del propofol sobre el sistema oxidante/antioxidante durante la anestesia general

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Desflurane and sevoflurane are frequently used for maintenance of anesthesia and studies have shown that these anesthetics cause a variety of changes to the oxidative stress and antioxidative defense mechanisms. This study aims to compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol infusion anesthesia on the oxidant and antioxidant systems of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS: 45 patients between 18 and 50 years with planned laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthetic were included in the study. Patients were divided into three groups on the way to surgery: propofol (group P n: 15), sevoflurane (group S n: 15) and desflurane (group D n: 15). All groups were given hypnotic 2 mg/kg propofol IV, 1 mcg/kg fentanyl IV and 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium IV for induction. For maintenance of anesthesia group S were ventilated with 2% sevoflurane, group D cases were given 6% desflurane and group P were given propofol infusions of 12 mg/kg/h for the first 10 min, 9 mg/kg/h for the second 10 min and 6 mg/kg/h after that. Before induction and after the operation venous blood samples were taken to evaluate the levels of glutation peroxidase, total oxidants and antioxidants. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The 45 patients included in the study were 22 male and 23 female patients. The demographic characteristics of the groups were similar. In the postoperative period we observed that while sevoflurane and propofol increased antioxidants by a statistically significant level, desflurane increased the total oxidants level by a significant amount compared to levels before the operation. .

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Desflurano e sevoflurano são usados com frequência para a manutenção da anestesia e estudos mostraram que esses anestésicos causam alterações variadas nos mecanismos de defesa antioxidante contra o estresse oxidativo. Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar os efeitos de anestesias com perfusão de sevoflurano, desflurano e propofol sobre os sistemas oxidante/antioxidante de pacientes submetidos à colecistectomia laparoscópica. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídos no estudo 45 pacientes entre 18 e 50 anos, agendados para colecistectomia laparoscópica sob anestesia geral. Os pacientes foram divididos em três grupos para receberem propofol (Grupo P, n = 15), sevoflurano (Grupo S, n = 15) e desflurano (Grupo D, n = 15). Todos os grupos receberam 2 mg/kg de propofol IV, 1 mcg/kg de fentanil IV e 0,1 mg/kg de vecurônio IV para indução. Para manutenção da anestesia, o Grupo S recebeu ventilação com sevoflurano a 2%, o Grupo D recebeu desflurano a 6% e o Grupo P recebeu propofol em perfusões de 12 mg/kg/h nos primeiros 10 minutos, 9 mg/kg/h nos 10 minutos seguintes e 6 mg/kg/h subsequentemente. Antes da indução e depois da cirurgia, amostras de sangue venoso foram colhidas para avaliar os níveis de glutationa peroxidase e o total de oxidantes e antioxidantes. RESULTADOS E CONCLUSÕES: Dos 45 pacientes incluídos no estudo, 22 eram do sexo masculino e 23 do feminino. As características demográficas dos grupos eram semelhantes. No período pós-operatório, observamos que enquanto sevoflurano e propofol aumentaram os antioxidantes a um nível de significância estatística, desflurano aumentou o nível total de oxidantes em quantidade significativa, em comparação com os níveis pré-operação. .

JUSTIFICACIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: El desflurano y el sevoflurano son usados a menudo para el mantenimiento de la anestesia, y hay estudios que mostraron que esos anestésicos causan diversas alteraciones en los mecanismos de defesa antioxidante contra el estrés oxidativo. El objetivo de este estudio es comparar los efectos de las anestesias con perfusión de sevoflurano, desflurano y propofol sobre los sistemas oxidante/antioxidante de pacientes sometidos a colecistectomía laparoscópica. MÉTODOS: Fueron incluidos en el estudio 45 pacientes entre 18 y 50 años programados para colecistectomía laparoscópica bajo anestesia general. Los pacientes fueron divididos en 3 grupos para recibir propofol (grupo P, n = 15), sevoflurano (grupo S, n = 15) y desflurano (grupo D, n = 15). Todos los grupos recibieron 2 mg/kg de propofol IV, 1 µg/kg de fentanilo IV y 0,1 mg/kg de vecuronio IV para inducción. Para el mantenimiento de la anestesia, el grupo S recibió ventilación con sevoflurano al 2%, al grupo D se le administró desflurano al 6% y el grupo P recibió propofol en perfusiones de 12 mg/kg/h en los primeros 10 min, 9 mg/kg/h en los 10 min siguientes y 6 mg/kg/h subsecuentemente. Antes de la inducción y después de la cirugía, fueron extraídas muestras de sangre venosa para evaluar los niveles de glutatión peroxidasa y el total de oxidantes y antioxidantes. RESULTADOS Y CONCLUSIONES: De los 45 pacientes incluidos en el estudio, 22 eran del sexo masculino y 23 del femenino. Las características demográficas de los grupos eran similares. En el período postoperatorio observamos que mientras el sevoflurano y el propofol aumentaron los antioxidantes a un nivel de significación estadística, el desflurano aumentó el nivel total de oxidantes en una cantidad significativa, en comparación con los niveles preoperatorios. .

Effects of various anesthesia maintenance on serum levels of selenium, copper, zinc, iron and antioxidant capacity / Efeitos da manutenção de várias anestesias sobre os níveis séricos de selênio, cobre, zinco e ferro e a capacidade antioxidante / Efectos del mantenimiento de varias anestesias sobre los niveles séricos de selenio, cobre, cinc y hierro y la capacidad antioxidante

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol maintenances on serum levels of selenium, copper, zinc, iron, malondialdehyde, and glutathion peroxidase measurements, and antioxidant capacity. METHODS: 60 patients scheduled for unilateral lower extremity surgery which would be performed with tourniquet under general anesthesia were divided into three groups. Blood samples were collected to determine the baseline serum levels of selenium, copper, zinc, iron, malondialdehyde and glutathion peroxidase. Anesthesia was induced using 2-2.5 mg kg-1 propofol, 1 mg kg-1 lidocaine and 0.6 mg kg-1 rocuronium. In the maintenance of anesthesia, under carrier gas of 50:50% O2:N2O 4 L min-1, 1 MAC sevoflorane was administered to Group S and 1 MAC desflurane to Group D; and under carrier gas of 50:50% O2:air 4 L min-1 6 mg kg h-1 propofol and 1 µg kg h-1 fentanyl infusion were administered to Group P. At postoperative blood specimens were collected again. RESULTS: It was observed that only in Group S and P, levels of MDA decreased at postoperative 48th hour; levels of glutathion peroxidase increased in comparison to the baseline values. Selenium levels decreased in Group S and Group P, zinc levels decreased in Group P, and iron levels decreased in all three groups, and copper levels did not change in any groups in the postoperative period. CONCLUSION: According to the markers of malondialdehyde and glutathion peroxidase, it was concluded that maintenance of general anesthesia using propofol and sevoflurane activated the antioxidant system against oxidative stress and using desflurane had no effects on oxidative stress and antioxidant system. .

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Investigar os efeitos da manutenção de sevoflurano, desflurano e propofol sobre nos níveis séricos de selênio, cobre, zinco, ferro e malondialdeído, as mensurações de glutationa peroxidase e a capacidade antioxidante. MÉTODOS: Foram alocados em três grupos 60 pacientes agendados para cirurgia unilateral de membros inferiores, feita com torniquete sob anestesia geral. Amostras de sangue foram coletadas para determinar os níveis séricos basais de selênio, cobre, zinco, ferro, malondialdeído e glutationa peroxidase. A anestesia foi induzida com 2-2,5 mg kg-1 de propofol, 1 mg kg-1 de lidocaína e 0,6 mg kg-1 de rocurônio. Na manutenção da anestesia, sob gás de transporte de 50% O2 e 50% N2O (4 L min-1), sevoflurano a 1 CAM foi administrado ao Grupo S e desflurano a 1 CAM ao Grupo D e, sob gás de transporte em mistura de 50% O2 e 50% ar (4 L min-1), 6 mg kg h-1 de propofol e 1 mg kg h-1 de fentanil foram administrados ao Grupo P. No pós-operatório, amostras de sangue foram novamente coletadas. RESULTADOS: Apenas nos grupos S e P os níveis de MDA diminuíram em 48 horas de pós-operatório; os níveis de glutationa peroxidase aumentaram em comparação com os valores basais. Os níveis de selênio diminuíram no Grupo S e no Grupo P, os níveis de zinco diminuíram no Grupo P, os níveis de ferro diminuíram em todos os grupos e não houve alteração nos níveis de cobre em nenhum grupo no período pós-operatório. CONCLUSÃO: De acordo com os marcadores de malondialdeído e glutationa peroxidase, concluímos que a manutenção da anestesia geral com propofol e sevoflurano ativou o sistema antioxidante contra o estresse oxidativo e o uso de desflurano não teve efeitos sobre o estresse oxidativo e o sistema antioxidante. .

JUSTIFICACIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: Investigar los efectos del mantenimiento de sevoflurano, desflurano y propofol sobre los niveles séricos de selenio, cobre, cinc, hierro y malondialdehído, las medidas de glutatión peroxidasa y la capacidad antioxidante. MÉTODOS: Fueron ubicados en 3 grupos 60 pacientes programados para cirugía unilateral de miembros inferiores, realizada con torniquete bajo anestesia general. Fueron recogidas muestras de sangre para determinar los niveles séricos basales de selenio, cobre, cinc, hierro, malondialdehído y glutatión peroxidasa. La anestesia fue inducida con 2-2,5 mg/kg-1 de propofol, 1 mg/kg-1 de lidocaína y 0,6 mg/kg-1 de rocuronio. En el mantenimiento de la anestesia, bajo gas portador de 50% de O2 y 50% de N2O (4 L/min-1), sevoflurano a 1 CAM fue administrado al grupo S; y desflurano a 1 CAM al grupo D y bajo gas portador en mezcla de 50% O2 y 50% aire (4 L/min-1), 6 mg/kg/h-1 de propofol y 1 µg/kg/h-1 de fentanilo fueron administrados al grupo P. En el postoperatorio se recogieron de nuevo muestras de sangre. RESULTADOS: Solamente en los grupos S y P los niveles de malondialdehído disminuyeron en las 48 h del postoperatorio; los niveles de glutatión peroxidasa aumentaron en comparación con los valores basales. Los niveles de selenio disminuyeron en el grupo S y en el grupo P, los niveles de cinc disminuyeron en el grupo P, los de hierro disminuyeron en todos los grupos y no hubo alteración en los niveles de cobre en ningún grupo en el período postoperatorio. CONCLUSIÓN: De acuerdo con los marcadores de malondialdehído y glutatión peroxidasa, llegamos a la conclusión de que el mantenimiento de la anestesia general con propofol y sevoflurano activó el sistema antioxidante contra el estrés oxidativo y el uso de desflurano no tuvo efectos sobre el estrés oxidativo y el sistema antioxidante. .

Concentración espirada final de sevoflurane para retiro de tubo endotraqueal y máscara laríngea sin complicaciones en pacientes pediátricos* / Final expired sevoflurane concentration for removal of endotracheal tube and laryngeal mask without complications in pediatric patients *

Para determinar fracción espirada final de sevoflurane al retirar tubo orotraqueal y máscara laríngea sin compli-caciones en pacientes pediátricos, se elaboró estudio obser-vacional de tipo descriptivo y, transversal, seleccionando un total de 40 pacientes de pediatría quirúrgica (Hospital Universitario de Caracas) para cirugías urológicas y her-nioplastias, distribuidos en grupo T (tubo orotraqueal) y grupo M (máscara laríngea). Premedicados con Midazo-lam recibieron anestesia inhalatoria y bloqueo regional. Mantenimiento: O2/aire 50/50. Concluida la cirugía se retiró dispositivo según parámetros hemodinámicos, clí-nicos y ventilatorios. Hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ambos dispositivos para presión arte-rial sistólica y diastólica, tiempo retiro del dispositivo de la vía aérea ­ salida del quirófano (TR) y complicaciones, no para fracción espirada. Se concluyó que para retiro de máscara laríngea y tubo orotraqueal, la fracción espirada final de sevoflurane fue de 0,66 y 0,87 respectivamente, siendo la máscara laríngea el dispositivo más recomenda-do por menor TR y menor número de complicaciones (AU)

To determine end-tidal sevoflurane fraction by removing endotracheal tube and laryngeal mask in pediatric patients without complications was developed observational and descriptive, transversal, selecting a total of 40 surgical pedia-tric patients (Hospital Universitario de Caracas) for surgery hernioplasties urological and distributed in group T (endo-tracheal tube) and group M (laryngeal mask). Premedicated with midazolam received inhalation anesthesia and regional blockade. Maintenance: O2/aire 50/50. Completed surgery withdrew device according to hemodynamic parameters, clinical and ventilator. Significant differences between the two devices for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, while removing the device from the air - out of the operating room (TR), and complications, not fractional exhaled. It was con-cluded that removal of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube, the end-tidal sevoflurane fraction was 0.66 and 0.87 respectively, and the laryngeal mask device smaller than recommended by TR and fewer complications (AU)