Methadone for Emergence Delirium in Ambulatory Pediatric Strabismus Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Background: Emergence delirium in children following strabismus surgery is a distressing and potentially dangerous condition and is likely attributable to visual disturbances, pain, and anesthetic gases. We explored whether a single intraoperative dose of methadone could reduce emergence delirium. Methods: Our study was an institutional review board-approved prospective, controlled, before-and-after investigation. Inclusion criteria were age <18 years and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification 1 or 2. Patients were excluded for obesity, documented sleep apnea, significant neurologic disease, or inpatient status. Control group patients were recruited sequentially, and the anesthetic was performed per preference. The study group was recruited similarly and r

SUBMITTER: Dajani KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10949057 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature