Delirium on Emergence
Conditions
Brief summary
Emergence delirium which is a phenomenon seen commonly in preschool kids anesthetized with Sevoflurane. Restless recovery from anesthesia may not only cause injury to the child or to the surgical site, but may also lead to the accidental removal of surgical dressings, IV catheters, and drains. is one of the The purpose of the study is to find whether duration of exposure to Sevoflurane has any effect on the incidence of Emergence Delirium.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* age between 1-6 years of age * receiving general anesthesia for non-surgical procedure
Exclusion criteria
* history of emergence delirium * severe CNS disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of emergence delirium | 30 mintes after anesthesia | using the PAED scale |
| Severity of emergence delirium | 30 minutes after anesthesia | using the PAED scale |
Countries
United States