Comparison of Recovery Characteristics of Sevoflurane and Halothane in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy

Objective: to compare recovery characteristics of sevoflurane and halothane anaesthesia in children. patients and methods: a total of 80 children aged 3-8 years presenting for elective adenotonsillectomy. children divided into two groups: group i: in which received sevoflurane anaesthesia. group ii: in which received halothane anaesthesia. results: the mean time of emergence and time of interaction after surgery was significantly shorter in group i than group ii. the time taken to be ready for discharge from recovery room to the ward was also significantly shorter in group i than group ii. conclusion: recovery is significantly faster with sevoflurane than with halothane anaesthesia.