Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Agitation and Recovery Quality Among Children Undergoing Surgery Under General Anesthesia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Agitation and Recovery Quality Among Children Undergoing Surgery Under General Anesthesia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Emergence agitation (EA) is one of the most common and intractable postoperative complications among children undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine, an α(2)-adrenoceptor agonist, offers an ideal sedation, reduces preoperative anxiety, and facilitates smooth inducti...

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Main Authors: Xiaoli Yang, Zhenyu Hu, Fei Peng, Guangxiang Chen, Yu Zhou, Qiange Yang, Xiaoling Yang, Maohua Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
dexmedetomidine
emergence agitation
children
general anesthesia
meta-analysis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2020.580226/full

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