Melatonin or its analogs as premedication to prevent emergence agitation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Emergence agitation (EA) is a prevalent complication in children following general anesthesia. Several studies have assessed the relationship between melatonin or its analogs and the incidence of pediatric EA, yielding conflicting results. This meta-analysis aims to assess the ef...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-023-02356-x |