Table 1

Study population (n = 30)

Group Anaesthetic techniqueTreatment site and doctor
responsible for giving anaesthetic
A (n = 12)Topical amethocaineOperating theatre, paediatric anaesthetist
B (n = 6)N2O/O2, halothane, muscle relaxation, and intubationOperating theatre, paediatric anaesthetist
C (n = 12)Fentanyl continuous intravenous infusion, pancuronium, and intubationNeonatal medical unit, neonatologist