54 Iranian Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Vol3.No2 Original Article General Anesthesia for Lumbar Puncture and Bone Marrow Aspiration /Biopsy in Children with Cancer

Background Multiple procedures (Lumbar puncture and bone marrow aspiration /biopsy) cause pain, stress, depression and etc for the patients and their families. Various methods have been recommended for pain reduction during invasive procedures. The aim of this study is to report the complications following general anesthesia. Materials and Methods In this prospective observational study, two hundred and two children with cancer were enrolled. All patients received propofol 2.5 mg /kg and fentanyl 1 µg/kg. After adequate anesthesia, procedures were performed by a pediatric oncologist. All anesthesi