Comparison of Efficacy of Premedication between Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam Intranasal for the Prevention of Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Ophthalmic Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Emergence delirium (ED) is a condition that can occur when a child recovers from anaesthesia uncomfortably. ED can potentially injure children and indirectly discomforts parents. Various interventions were carried out to reduce ED, but there is no specific standard that has been established to prevent ED. Dexmedetomidine and midazolam are said to be effective in reducing ED. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of intranasal dexmedetomidine premedication compared to intranasal midazolam to prevent ED in children undergoing eye surgery.

Methods

This study was a double-blinded randomised clinical trial. Paediatric patients aged 1-12 years with physical status ASA 1 and 2 who underwent eye surgery under general anaesthesia using sevoflurane inhalation were i

SUBMITTER: Ramlan AAW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9472684 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature