Background This randomized, double-blind study tested the hypothesis that, in comparison
with midazolam, premedication with oral clonidine reduces the incidence of emergence …

Background. In children, sevoflurane anaesthesia is associated with postanaesthetic
agitation, which is treated mainly with opioids. We compared the effectiveness of epidural …

Background Postoperative agitation is a frequent and stressful condition for a child, their
family, and their health-care providers, and prevention would be of benefit. We aimed to …

IMPLICATIONS: The administration of IV clonidine to children anesthetized with sevoflurane
reduces the incidence of agitation at emergence. Sevoflurane is frequently used for …

Background Emergence agitation (EA) after emergence from sevoflurane anesthesia is a
common phenomenon in children. The efficacy of prophylactic midazolam or clonidine in …

Background: Emergence agitation (EA) is a common postoperative problem in young
children who have received sevoflurane and isoflurane for general anesthesia. This …

Objective To investigate the effect of intranasal ketamine versus alfentanil in addition to oral
midazolam for the prevention of emergence agitation in children. Methods Children …

In a double-blinded trial, 40 male children (age 2–7 yr) undergoing circumcision were
randomly assigned to receive clonidine 2 μg/kg IV or placebo after anesthetic induction. For …

Background: Children may be agitated or even delirious especially when recovering from
general anesthesia using volatile anesthetics. Many trials have focused on the newer agents …

OBJECTIVE: The higher incidence of post sevoflurane agitation presents a great dilemma.
This controlled study was performed to test the hypothesis that the prophylactic single dose …