Comparison of dexmedetomidine in two different doses on emergence agitation in children under sevoflurane anaesthesia: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

Comparison of dexmedetomidine in two different doses on emergence agitation in children under sevoflurane anaesthesia: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

Background and Aims: Emergence agitation (EA) in children is one of the most common postoperative problems encountered in the recovery room. Sevoflurane has been strongly associated with EA owing to its lower solubility and rapid recovery. Dexmedetomidine has been found to reduce the incidence of EA...

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Main Authors: Abinaya Ramachandran, Nagalakshmi Palanisamy, M V Vidya, Mamie Zacharia, Sagiev K George, R V Ranjan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
adenotonsillectomy
dexmedetomidine
emergence agitation
sevoflurane
tonsillectomy
Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2021;volume=65;issue=7;spage=519;epage=524;aulast=Ramachandran

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