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Effect of Duration of Exposure of Anesthesia With Sevoflurane on Emergence Delirium

Completed
Conditions
Delirium on Emergence
Registration Number
NCT02509221
Lead Sponsor
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Brief Summary

Emergence delirium which is a phenomenon seen commonly in preschool kids anesthetized with Sevoflurane. Restless recovery from anesthesia may not only cause injury to the child or to the surgical site, but may also lead to the accidental removal of surgical dressings, IV catheters, and drains. is one of the The purpose of the study is to find whether duration of exposure to Sevoflurane has any effect on the incidence of Emergence Delirium.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
112
Inclusion Criteria
  • age between 1-6 years of age
  • receiving general anesthesia for non-surgical procedure
Exclusion Criteria
  • history of emergence delirium
  • severe CNS disease

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of emergence delirium30 mintes after anesthesia

using the PAED scale

Severity of emergence delirium30 minutes after anesthesia

using the PAED scale

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital

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Syracuse, New York, United States

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