Propofol with remifentanil provides good operative conditions for pediatric cochlear implant (CI); however, large doses of remifentanil usually result in postoperative hyperalgesia and increase postoperative pain. Local anesthesia (LA) is commonly used as an adjunct to general anesthesia in children; however, otologists are usually reluctant in the use of LA as it can cause abolishment of the electrical stapedial reflex threshold (ESRT).
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number of patients requiring rescue opioid analgesia (Tramal)
Timeframe: During the length of hospital stay post surgery (on average 24 hours)