RESUMEN
Purpose of this study was to compare effect of halogenated volatile agents and spinal anesthesia on the APGAR score and on the umbilical acid-hase status of the infant. Total seventy five [75] patients were included in the study that underwent elective cesarean section; 15 had spinal anesthesia and thirty patients had general anesthesia with Halothane group and thirty with Isoflurane. The neonatal outcome was grouped into asphyxiated [APGAR score 1-3], depressed [APGAR score 4-6] acidotic but vigorous [APGAR score 7-10]. In all three groups none of the baby was asphyxiated. 26 babies in each general anesthesia group and 14 in spinal anesthesia group had APGAR score between 8-10 at one minute and I 011 0 at 5 minutes. In conclusion the results favor regional block as the procedure of choice for the well being of the infant delivered through cesarean section