Monochromic light reduces emergence delirium in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy; a double-blind randomized observational study

Abstract Background Emergence delirium (ED) is common in pediatric anesthesia. This dissociative state in which the patient is confused from their surroundings and flailing can be self-injurious and traumatic for parents. Treatment is by administration of sedatives which can prolong recovery. The ai...

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Main Authors: Adam C. Adler, Brian H. Nathanson, Arvind Chandrakantan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01435-1