The purpose of this guideline is to present evidence-based and consensus-based
recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postoperative delirium. The …

There remain unanswered questions and implications related to emergence delirium in
children. Although we know that there are some predisposing factors to emergence delirium …

Background Sevoflurane is an inhaled volatile anaesthetic that is widely used in paediatric
anaesthetic practice. Since its introduction, postoperative behavioural disturbance known as …

Emergence agitation (EA), also referred to as emergence delirium, can have clinically
significant consequences. The mechanism of EA remains unclear. The proposed risk factors …

In terms of antinociceptive action, the main mode of action of magnesium involves its
antagonist action at the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, which prevents central …

Emergence delirium in children: an update : Current Opinion in Anesthesiology Emergence
delirium in children: an update : Current Opinion in Anesthesiology Log in or Register …

Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures; however, pain
management remains challenging. Procedure‐specific efficacy as well as specific risks of …

Interventions The purpose of preoperative anxiolysis is to reduce a child's anxiety and
decrease the risk of negative postoperative behavioral changes. Preoperative anxiolysis …

Emergence from anesthesia can be associated with a wide spectrum of cognitive and
behavioral dysregulation in children, including delirium or acute brain dysfunction. This …

We have evaluated the pitfalls in reporting sample size calculation in randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) published in the 10 highest impact factor anaesthesia journals. Superiority …