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Emergence Agitation in Pediatrics After Dexmedetomidine vs. Sevoflurane Anesthesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Dexmedetomidine and Sevoflurane for Emergence Delirium. Completed, enrolled 121 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Emergence agitation is commonly encountered after receiving inhalation anesthesia. This distressing phenomenon carries risks that are harmful to patients, caregivers and medical personnel. Using total intravenous Dexmedetomidine, the investigators seek to reduce agitation and provide gentle emergence from anesthesia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intervention group will receive Total Intravenous Dexmedetomidine as their anesthetic maintenance agent. Intravenous Dexmedetomidine 1.5ug/kg will be administered within 10 minutes and maintenance dose of 1.5ug/kg/hour continued as the sole anesthetic maintenance agent, thereafter.
Inhalation Sevoflurane will be administered as an anesthetic maintenance agent. Sevoflurane at 2 - 3 Vol% will be administered throughout the operative procedure.