The prevalence of emergence delirium and its associated factors among children at a postoperative unit: A retrospective cohort at a Middle Eastern hospital

Conclusion: ED appears to be inevitable in postoperative settings. It is crucial to address any preoperative anxiety assessment as it is associated with ED. Anxiety remains a modifiable factor that can be managed, as well as to the administration of Precedex and adjunct analgesic treatments.

Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - March 4, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sadal K Aldakhil Mahmoud Salam Areej A Albelali Raghad M Alkanhal Maram J Alnemer Abdulaleem Alatassi Source Type: research