The oral administration of commercially ampled atropine sulfate for the premedication of pediatric anesthesia.

Abstract

The effects of orally administreted atropine for the premedication of anesthesia were investigated in the children (ASA1-2). Commercically ampled atropine sulfate was given orally (0.036mg/kg) or intramuscullary (0.017mg/kg). Obviously, the drying effect on the respiratory tract was observed in the same degree in both groups treated with atropine, compared to the control group. Neither undesirable reflex during endotracheal intubation nor abnormal rise in body temprature was recognized. In consideration of the painful stimulus and the damage to muscule due to intramuscula injection of atropine, the oral administration of commercially ampled atropine sulfate is more appropriate for the premedication of pediatric anesthesia than intramuscular injection.