agitation. Restlessness and agitation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Group 1 placebo: 2 milliliters sterile water, IV during 30 seconds. Intervention 2: Group 2, dexamethasone group: 8 milligrams dexamethasone, IV, post-induction and pre-intubation, dur
Prevention
Group 1 placebo: 2 milliliters sterile water, IV during 30 seconds
Group 2, dexamethasone group: 8 milligrams dexamethasone, IV, post-induction and pre-intubation, during 30 seconds
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1. aged between 18 and 65 years 2. mastectomy surgery Exclusion criteria: 1. antiemetic consumption after surgery 2. a positive history of psychiatric or CNS disorders 3. having diabetics or uncontrolled blood pressure 4. analgesic consumption before surgery 5. a history of substance abuse consuming or other medications
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Agitation. Timepoint: 10 minutes after transfer to recovery room. Method of measurement: By applying the standard RASS questionnaire (attached) post-anesthesia agitation is assessed 10 minutes after transfer to recovery room. This questionnaire consists of 10 levels (from +4 to -5) in which values more than +1 are considered emergent delirium or agitation per se. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr.Jalil Makarem
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed