Parental presence and intranasal dexmedetomidine for the prevention of anxiety during anesthesia induction in children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Conclusion: The combined use of PPIA and intranasal dexmedetomidine is more effective than PPIA or intranasal dexmedetomidine for alleviating the preoperative anxiety of children, improving children’s induction compliance and parental satisfaction.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research