Abstract: Objective To explore the risk factors for postoperative agitation (PA) in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods 199 patients with CP receiving selective posterior rhizotomy or lower limbs orthopedics under combined intravenous and inhalational anesthesia were reviewed. Results 30 patients suffered from PA (15%), who tended to be younger, less body mass, and administered less anesthetics.Conclusion It may prevent PA of sufficient intra-operative and postoperative analgesia, necessary psychological intervention and sedatives.

Key words: cerebral palsy, postoperative agitation, pain