The effect of visual preconditioning on emergence agitation of preschool children during ophthalmologic anesthesia / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of visual preconditioning on emergence agitation in ophthalmic surgery among preschool children.Methods:A total of 156 preschool children who underwent elective ophthalmic surgery in Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from February to September 2021 were selected as the research subjects, and they were divided into the control group and the intervention group by random number table method, there were 78 cases in each group. The control group was given normal nursing 1 hour before surgery while the intervention group accepted visual preconditioning by covering the affected eye. Chinese Version of the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (Cm-YPAS) was used to evaluate the grade of anxiety for the patients during the process of anesthesia induction. Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) was used to compare the score of emergence agitation and the incidence rate of emergence agitation of the two groups.Results:Finally, 75 cases were included in the intervention group and 75 cases in the control group. During anesthesia induction, the intervention group scored (39.78±4.84) and the control group scored (41.07±5.09) with Cm-YPAS, and there was no statistical difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). Furthermore, compared the PAED score of the intervention group 5(4,8) with the control group 8(5, 11), there were statistically significant differences between the two groups ( Z=-3.07, P<0.01). Emergence agitation incidence in the intervention group was 14.67%(11/75), which was lower than that in the control group 38.67%(29/75), the difference was significant ( χ2=11.05, P<0.01). Conclusions:Visual preconditioning can effectively improve recovery quality after general anesthesia and decrease the incidence rate of emergence agitation in ophthalmic surgery among preschool pediatric patients. It′s well worthy of application and dissemination of visual preconditioning clinically.

Role of T-type Calcium Channels in Generating Hyperexcitatory Behaviors during Emergence from Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Neonatal Rats / 神经科学通报·英文版

In the current study, we sought to investigate whether T-type Ca channels (TCCs) in the brain are involved in generating post-anesthetic hyperexcitatory behaviors (PAHBs). We found that younger rat pups (postnatal days 9-11) had a higher incidence of PAHBs and higher PAHB scores than older pups (postnatal days 16-18) during emergence from sevoflurane anesthesia. The power spectrum of the theta oscillations (4 Hz-8 Hz) in the prefrontal cortex was significantly enhanced in younger pups when PAHBs occurred, while there were no significant changes in older pups. Both the power of theta oscillations and the level of PAHBs were significantly reduced by the administration of TCC inhibitors. Moreover, the sensitivity of TCCs in the medial dorsal thalamic nucleus to sevoflurane was found to increase with age by investigating the kinetic properties of TCCs in vitro. TCCs were activated by potentiated GABAergic depolarization with a sub-anesthetic dose of sevoflurane (1%). These data suggest that (1) TCCs in the brain contribute to the generation of PAHBs and the concomitant electroencephalographic changes; (2) the stronger inhibitory effect of sevoflurane contributes to the lack of PAHBs in older rats; and (3) the contribution of TCCs to PAHBs is not mediated by a direct effect of sevoflurane on TCCs.

Oral trans-mucosal dexmedetomidine for controlling of emergence agitation in children undergoing tonsillectomy: a randomized controlled trial / Dexmedetomidina transmucosa oral para controle da agitação ao despertar em crianças submetidas a amigdalectomia: ensaio clínico randomizado

Abstract Objectives: Emergence agitation is a negative behavior commonly recorded after pediatric tonsillectomy. We investigated the efficacy of preoperative premedication with oral transmucosal buccal dexmedetomidine on the incidence and severity of emergence agitation in preschool children undergoing tonsillectomy under sevoflurane anesthesia. Methods: Ninety patients aged (3-6 years), ASA I‒II were enrolled into three groups (n = 30) to receive oral transmucosal dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg.kg-1 (Group DEX I), 1 µg.kg-1 (Group DEX II) or saline placebo (Group C). Our primary endpoint was the Watcha agitation score at emergence in PACU. Secondary outcomes were preoperative sedation score, intraoperative hemodynamics, postoperative Objective Pain Scale (OPS) and adverse effects. Results: The patients' demographics, preoperative sedation scores and extubation time showed no difference between groups. Significant differences between groups in incidence and frequency distribution of each grade of Watcha score were evident at 5 minutes (p= 0.007), 10 minutes (p= 0.034), 30 minutes (p= 0.022), 45 minutes (p= 0.034) and 60 minutes (p= 0.026), postoperatively with significant differences between DEX I and II groups. DEX groups showed lower OPS scores at 5 minutes (p= 0.011), 10 minutes (p= 0.037) and 30 minutes (p= 0.044) after arrival at PACU, with no difference between DEX I and II groups. Patients in DEX II group exhibited lower intraoperative mean heart rate at 15 min (p= 0.020), and lower mean arterial pressure at 30 minutes, (p= 0.040), 45 minutes (p= 0.002) and 60 minutes (p= 0.006) with no significant differences between groups in other time points. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the clinical advantage and the simple technique of oral transmucosal DEX premedication for emergence agitation in preschool children undergoing tonsillectomy under sevoflurane anesthesia compared with saline placebo. Trial registration Clinical Trials.gov trial registry: NCT02720705.

Resumo Objetivos: A agitação ao despertar da anestesia é um comportamento negativo comumente registrado após amigdalectomia pediátrica. Avaliamos a eficácia da pré-medicação com dexmedetomidina via transmucosa oral no pré-operatório sobre a incidência e gravidade da agitação ao despertar em crianças pré-escolares submetidas à amigdalectomia sob anestesia com sevoflurano. Métodos: Noventa pacientes entre três e seis anos e estado físico ASA I-II foram incluídos em três grupos (n = 30) para receber 0,5 µg.kg-1 ou 1 µg.kg-1 de dexmedetomidina via transmucosa oral (Grupo DEX I e Grupo DEX II, respectivamente) ou solução salina (Grupo C). O desfecho primário foi o escore de agitação ao despertar medido com a escala de Watcha na SRPA. Os desfechos secundários foram escore de sedação pré-operatória, hemodinâmica intraoperatória, escore OPS (Objective Pain Scale) e efeitos adversos no pós-operatório. Resultados: A demografia dos pacientes, os escores de sedação pré-operatória e o tempo de extubação não apresentaram diferença entre os grupos. Diferenças significativas entre os grupos na distribuição da incidência e frequência de cada grau do escore de Watcha foram evidentes aos 5 minutos (p = 0,007), 10 minutos (p = 0,034), 30 minutos (p = 0,022), 45 minutos (p = 0,034) e 60 minutos (p = 0,026) no pós-operatório, com diferenças significativas entre os grupos DEX I e II. Os grupos DEX apresentaram escores OPS mais baixos aos 5 minutos (p = 0,011), 10 minutos (p = 0,037) e 30 minutos (p = 0,044) após a chegada à SRPA, sem diferença entre os grupos DEX I e II. Os pacientes do grupo DEX II apresentaram menor frequência cardíaca média aos 15 minutos de intraoperatório (p = 0,020) e menor pressão arterial média aos 30 minutos, (p = 0,040), 45 minutos (p = 0,002) e 60 minutos (p = 0,006), sem diferenças significativas entre os grupos em outros momentos. Conclusão: Este estudo demonstra a vantagem clínica e a técnica simples da pré-medicação com DEX por via transmucosa oral para agitação ao despertar em crianças pré-escolares submetidas à amigdalectomia sob anestesia com sevoflurano, comparado à solução salina. Registro do estudo: Clinical Trials.gov trial registry: NCT02720705.

Effects of Ketamine and Midazolam on Emergence Agitation after Sevoflurane Anaesthesia in Children Receiving Caudal Block: A Randomized Trial

Introduction: Emergence agitation is a common postanaesthetic complication in children after sevofluraneanaesthesia. We aimed to compare the effects of ketamineand midazolam administered intravenously, before the endof surgery, for prevention of emergence agitation in childrenwho received caudal block for pain relief under sevofluraneanaesthesia.Material and Methods: 100 American Society ofAnaesthesiologists status I children aged 4-11 years scheduledfor inguinal hernia repair, circumcision or orchidopexywere enrolled to the study. Anaesthesia was induced withsevoflurane 8% in a mixture of 50% oxygen and nitrous oxide.After adequate depth of anaesthesia, a laryngeal mask wasplaced and caudal block was performed with 0.5 mL kg−1,0.125% bupivacaine. At the end of the surgery, ketamine0.25 mg kg−1 or midazolam 0.03 mg kg− were given to theirrespective groups. Agitation was assessed using PaediatricAnaesthesia Emergence Delirium scale and postoperative painwas evaluated with modified Children's Hospital of EasternOntario Pain Scale.Results and conclusion: modified Children's Hospital ofEastern Ontario Pain Scale scores were found higher inmidazolam group as compared to ketamine group at 0 minutesand 5 minutes while after 10 minutes, the scores becameinsignificant. Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Deliriumscores were found to be higher in midazolam group at 0, 5 and10 minutes as compared to ketamine group, but at 30 minutes,the delirium scores became comparable. Thus, ketaminewas able to prevent Emergence Delirium as well as decreasepain scores better than midazolam following sevofluraneanaesthesia in children with caudal block

Effects of sevoflurane combined with dexmedetomidine on restlessness during general anesthesia in children with ophthalmology / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To explore the effects of sevoflurane combined with dexmedetomidine on emergence agitation(EA)in children under went general anesthesia in ophthalmology department. <p>METHODS: Totally 84 children underment elective ophthalmic surgery in the hospital from May to December 2018 were selected as the research objects. They were randomly divided into study group and control group with 42 cases in each group. All patients in haled sevoflurane to maintain general anesthesia. After anesthesia intubation, children in the study group were treated with intravenous injection of 0.5μg/kg of dexmedetomidine in a constant-speed while children in the control group were treated with same volume of normal saline. The monitoring data of heart rate(HR), mean arterial pressure(MAP)and serum stress response indexes such as norepinephrine(NE)and cortisol(Cor)during recovery period were obtained. The anesthesia recovery, EA and occurrence of complications were recorded. <p>RESULTS: There were obvious fluctuations of HR and MAP in the control group while awake, at 1min, 5min and 10min after extubation. There were significant differences at different time points(<i>P</i><0.05), while there was no significant difference in study group(<i>P</i>>0.05). HR and MAP were significantly lower than those in control group at each time point(<i>P</i><0.05). Levels of serum NE and Cor in study group while awake and at 10min after extubation were significantly lower than those in control group(<i>P</i><0.05). There was no significant difference in spontaneous breathing recovery time or awake time between the two groups(<i>P</i>>0.05). Compared with the control group, the extubation time was significantly shorter and score of extubation quality was significantly lower in the study group(<i>P</i><0.05). The incidence of EA in study group was significantly lower than that in control group(12% <i>vs </i>31%)(<i>P</i><0.05). There was no significant difference in the severity of EA or incidence of complications(<i>P</i>>0.05). <p>CONCLUSION: Sevoflurane combined with dexmedetomidine can effectively stabilize hemodynamics of children under went general anesthesia in ophthalmology department during recovery period, and reduce stress response, thus effectively reducing the incidence of EA, without affecting anesthesia recovery quality and with high safety. However, excessive sedation should be payed attention to.

Effect of Eptazocine Hydrobromide on Emergence Agitation of Patients Undergoing Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery / 医药导报

Objective To investigate the effect of eptazocine hydrobromide on emergence agitation (EA) of patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery at recovery period. Methods One hundred and twenty patients with ASA I or II,scheduled to undergo video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery vats under general anesthesia, were randomly allocated to three groups(n = 40): eptazocine hydrobromide injection group (group E) , dezocine injection group (group D) and sodium chloride injection group (group NS) . Eptazocine hydrobromide injection 0. 3 mg· kg-1, dezocine injection 0. 1 mg· kg-1 and sodium chloride injectionin equal volume were administrated to group E, group D and group NS, respectively, 15 min before the termination of surgery. The operation time,awakening time,extubation time and postanesthesia care unit (PACU) staying time of all patients were recorded. Riker sedation-agitation scores, MAP and HR were documented at the time of awakening (t0) and 10 min (t1) ,20 min (t2) and 30 min (t3) after awakening,and the incidence of EA was also recorded. Results There were no significant differences in operation time,awakening time, extubation time, PACU staying time among three groups(P>0.05) . Compared with the group NS,the riker sedation-agitation scores and MAP in group E and D at t0– t3 were lower, as well as the incidence of EA. HR of group E was lower at t1– t3,while HR of group D was lower at t2 and t3(P<0.05) . Compared with group D,riker sedation-agitation scores and MAPs in group E were lower at t1 and t2, while HR was lower at t2(P<0.05) . However, there was no difference in incidence of EA between group D and group E (P>0.05) . Conclusion Administration 0.3 mg· kg-1 eptazocine hydrobromide,15 min before the termination of surgery, could effectively reduce the incidence of EA in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery after general anesthesia. Simultaneously, awakening time, extubation time and PACU staying time could not prolonged.

Anesthetic efficacy of topical dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage for preputial encircling in children / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the anesthetic efficacy of topical dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage for preputial encircling in children. Methods Sixty children under preputial encircling, 13 patients with redundant prepuce, 47 patients with phimosis, aged 4-12 years, weighing 14-38 kg, falling into ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, were randomly divided into two groups with 30 cases each: dyclonine group (group D) and control group (group C). Children with redundant prepuce in group D were smeared evenly 1％ dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage on the anterior 2/3 foreskins, glans and coronary sulcus by anesthesiologists who were assisted by the their parents 30 min before entering the operating room. Children with phimosis in group D were smeared evenly 1％ dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage on the anterior 2/3 foreskins, and then the tube was inserted near the coronary sulcus with the 18# straight indwelling needle. The syringe was injected into the 1％ dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage, and the glans and the coronary sulcus were squeezed repeatedly several times by anesthesiologists who were assisted by the their parents 30 min before entering the operating room. The dosage of dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage for each child was 0.2-0.3 ml/kg. Children in group C were smeared evenly isodose normal saline at the same time. All the children were treated with ketamine and propofol anesthesia after entering. The occurrence of intraoperative body reaction were observed and recorded, HR and MAP were recorded before anaesthesia induction (T0), at the beginning of surgery (T1), at the time of the coronary sulcus was exposed (T2), at the time of ligating (T3), at the time of the excess foreskin was cut (T4), the dosage of ketamine and propofol were recorded, and the occurrence of postoperative recovery time and emergence agitation during recovery period were observed. Results Body dynamic reaction rate in group D was significantly lower than that in group C (P ＜ 0.05), HR and MAP was significantly lower than that in group C at T3-T4 (P ＜ 0.05), the dosage of ketamine and propofol was significantly smaller than that in group C (P ＜ 0.05), the recovery time was significantly shorter than that in group C (P ＜ 0.05), the incidence of emergence agitation was significantly decreased compared with group C (P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion Topical dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage can effectively decrease body movement, lessen cyclic fluctuation, economize general anesthetics, shorten recovery time, reduce emergence agitation in children undergoing preputial encircling.

Effect of combination of dexmedetomidine and droperidol on emergence agitation of sevoflurane general anesthesia in the elderly undergoing thoracotomy / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the treatment effect of combination of dexmedetomidine and droperidol on emergence agitation during general anesthesia recovery period in the elderly undergoing thoracotomy. Methods Sixty patients with severe emergence agitation during general anesthesia recovery period undergoing thoracotomy for esophageal cancer or pulmonary lobectomy, aged 66-75 years, falling into ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ, were divided into three groups, 20 patients in each according to table of random number: group droperidol (group F) and group dexmedetomidine (group D) and group dexmedetomidine combining droperidol (group DF). In group F, 0.06 mg/kg droperidol was administrated via central vein. In group D, 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine was pumped via central vein in 10 min, followed by continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in 0.2 μg·kg-1·h-1 for 1 h. While in group DF, 0.03 mg/kg droperidol was administrated via central vein and 0.5 μg/kg dexmedetomidine was pumped via central vein in 10 min, then followed by continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in 0.2 μg·kg-1·h-1 for 1 h. The agitation scores and the Ramsay scores were collected after the beginning of anti-agitation. Arterial blood partial pressure of carbon dioxide was tested. Postoperative complications including nausea and vomiting were recorded. Results Compared with group D, the agitation scores at 5, 10, 15 and 20 min in group DF were lower (P ＜ 0.05). Comparing with group F, the agitation scores at 60, 90 and 120 min in group DF were lower (P ＜ 0.05). The incidence of over-sedation in group DF and in group D was less than that in group F (P ＜ 0.05). PaCO2 was unaltered in all the groups after treatment. The incidence of nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension and respiration depression and long QT interval between the groups were comparable. Conclusion Combination of dexmedetomidine and droperidol is effective and safe in the treatment of agitation during sevoflurane general anesthesia recovery period in the elderly undergoing thoracotomy.

Effect of two different doses of dexmedetomidine on the incidence of emergence agitation after strabismus surgery: a randomized clinical trial / Efeito de duas doses diferentes de dexmedetomidina na incidência de agitação ao despertar após cirurgia para correção de estrabismo: um ensaio clínico randômico

Abstract Background and objective: Emergence agitation is a postoperative negative behavior that affects mainly children. We studied the effect of two different doses of dexmedetomidine on the incidence and degree of EA in children undergoing strabismus surgery. Methods: 90 patients were allocated into three equal groups; patients received 0.5 µg.kg−1 of dexmedetomidine in high Dex group, 0.25 µg.kg−1 of dexmedetomidine in low Dex group, or normal saline in the placebo group. All drugs were received with the closure of the conjunctiva before the end of the surgery. Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale was used to evaluate the agitation, and Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale was used for pain assessment. Adverse effects of dexmedetomidine and recovery times were recorded. Results: The incidence of agitation was significantly lower in high Dex group compared to other groups and it was significantly lower in low Dex group compared to placebo group. The median (range) of FLACC score was significantly lower in both Dex groups compared to placebo group. Recovery times; time from removal of laryngeal mask to eye opening and time stay in post anesthesia care unit was significantly longer in high Dex group compared to other groups. No significant bradycardia or hypotension was recorded. Recovery time was significantly longer in high Dex group compared to the other two groups. Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine (0.5 µg.kg−1) before emergence from general anesthesia resulted in a reduction in the incidence of emergence agitation compared to a dexmedetomidine (0.25 µg.kg−1) but on the expense of recovery times without adverse effects.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivo: A agitação ao despertar é um comportamento pós-operatório negativo que afeta principalmente as crianças. Avaliamos o efeito de duas doses diferentes de dexmedetomidina na incidência e no grau de agitação ao despertar em crianças submetidas à correção de estrabismo. Métodos: Noventa pacientes foram alocados em três grupos iguais: receberam 0,5 µg.kg−1 de dexmedetomidina (grupo Dex-alta), 0,25 µg.kg−1 de dexmedetomidina (grupo Dex-baixa) ou solução salina normal (grupo placebo). Todos os medicamentos foram administrados com o fechamento da conjuntiva antes do fim da cirurgia. A escala pediátrica de delírio ao despertar da anestesia (PAED - Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium) foi usada para avaliar a agitação e a escala dos padrões de face, pernas, atividade, choro e consolabilidade (FLACC - Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) para avaliar a dor. Os efeitos adversos de dexmedetomidina e os tempos de recuperação foram registrados. Resultados: A incidência de agitação foi significativamente menor no grupo Dex-alta em comparação com os outros grupos, foi significativamente menor no grupo Dex-baixa em comparação com o grupo placebo. A mediana (variação) do escore FLACC foi significativamente menor em ambos os grupos Dex em comparação com o grupo placebo. O tempo de recuperação, o tempo transcorrido desde a remoção da máscara laríngea até a abertura dos olhos e o tempo de permanência na sala de recuperação pós-anestesia foram significativamente maiores no grupo Dex-alta em comparação com os outros grupos. Não houve registro de bradicardia ou hipotensão significativa. O tempo de recuperação foi significativamente maior no grupo Dex-alta em comparação com os outros dois grupos. Conclusão: Dexmedetomidina (0,5 µg.kg−1) antes do despertar da anestesia geral resultou em uma redução da incidência de agitação ao despertar em comparação com dexmedetomidina (0,25 µg.kg−1), mas em detrimento dos tempos de recuperação sem efeitos adversos.

Effects of Pentazocine on Emergence Agitation of Patients after Upper Limb Operation with General Anesthesia / 中国药师

Objective: To observe the effects of pentazocine on emergence agitation.Methods: Totally 60 patients with scheduled upper limb operation with general anesthesia were randomly divided into two groups (n =30).Group Ⅰ was given pentazocine 0.25 mg·kg-1 (diluted to 10ml) and group Ⅱ was treated with 0.9% sodium chloride (10 ml) and both were with slow intravenous injection above 3 min before the surgical stitching.BP and HR were recorded and compared before the induction (T 0), before the extubation (T 1) ,at the extubation (T 2), and 5, 10 and in 15 minutes after the extubation (T 3 , T 4 and T 5).The time of recovery, time of extubation and agitation scores in 15 min after the extubation were recorded and compared, and nausea and vomiting were observed as well in both groups.Results: Compared with those in group Ⅰ, HR and BP in group Ⅱ were significantly higher (P＜0.05) at T 3 , T 4 and T 5.There were no significant differences in the breathing recovery time and awakening time between the groups (P＞0.05).The restlessness score in group Ⅰ was significantly lower than that in groupⅡ (P＜0.05).The incidence and degree of postoperative nausea and vomiting in groupⅠ were significantly higher than those in group Ⅱ (P＜0.05).Conclusion: Pentazocine (0.25 mg·kg-1) given before stitching can maintain stable circulation, reduce emergence agitation and protect the safety of patients.

Effects of dexmedetomidine on the emergence of patients undergoing transnasal transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the tolerance to endotracheal tube, on agitation and other complications of patients undergoing transnasal transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection.Methods One hundred and twenty-four patients aged 18-65 years, ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ) were randomly assigned to dexmedetomidine group (group D, n=60) and control group (group C, n=62).Group D were given intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine during the operation and group C with saline.The extubation time, observation time in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), the incidence of emergence agitation, cough, postoperative sore throat and hoarseness were analyzed.Results The extubation time [(29.7±11.5) min vs (22.2±8.5) min] and the length of stay in PACU [(41.5±11.8) min vs (35.3±10.0) min] were significantly longer in group D than those in group C (P<0.05).There was no significant difference of the incidence of emergence agitation (26.3% vs 32.3%), cough (49.1% vs 53.2%), postoperative sore throat (14.0% vs 24.2%) and hoarseness (10.5% vs 19.4%) between two groups.Conclusion Intraoperative intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine can prolong the extubation time and the length of stay in PACU.The incidence of agitation, cough, postoperative sore throat and hoarseness was not affected by dexmedetomidine.

Correlation between Preoperative Anxiety and Emergence Agitation in Children after Sevoflurane Anesthesia / 华中科技大学学报(医学版)

Objective To investigate the correlation between preoperative anxiety and emergence agitation(EA)in children after sevoflurane anesthesia.Methods A total of 120 children who were going to receive an elective surgery were recruited in this study.The preoperative anxiety in these children was measured through the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale(mYPAS)at the following time:during the preoperative interview(T1),waiting period in surgery waiting room(T2),after the children entered the operating room(T3)and at the beginning of sevoflurane inhalation induction(T4).The emergence agitation(EA)scores were obtained by using the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium(PAED) Scale after the surgery.Results After adjusting for the effect of age,it was found that the anxiety scores at T1 and T2 had no significant correlation with EA,while those in T3 and T4 showed a statistically significant correlation with EA.The level of anxiety at the beginning of induction showed a strong positive correlation with EA,and the correlation coefficient was 0.708(P<0.01).Conclusion The preoperative anxiety in the operating room and at the beginning of induction of anesthesia is correlated with EA in children receiving sevoflurane anesthesia.

Observation of Dezocine Combined with Parecoxib on Prevention of Emergence Pain and Agitation in Pa-tients Undergoing Radical Hysterectomy / 中国药师

Objective:To compare the preventive effects of dezocine or parecoxib used alone or combination on emergence pain and agitation in the patients undergoing radical hysterectomy. Methods: Sixty ASA Ⅰ~Ⅱ patients undergoing radical hysterectomy were randomly divided into three groups. At the time of sewing incision, the dezocine group (group D, n=20) received dezocine in-travenous injection at the dosage of 0. 1 mg·kg-1, the parecoxib group (group P, n=20) received parecoxib intravenous injection at the dosage of 0.8 mg·kg-1, and the combination group (group DP, n=20) received 0.1 mg·kg-1dezocine and 0.8 mg·kg-1 parecoxib. When the operation was finished, the patients were transferred to the recovery room with endotracheal tubes, and recovered and extubated without the administration of reversal agents. Visual analogue scale ( VAS) for pain and Aono' s four-point scale for e-mergence agitation ( EA) were measured. The recovery time, extubation time, VAS, degree of EA and side effects such as nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression and hypersomnia during the emergence were also evaluated and recorded. Results:There were no sig-nificant differences in recovery time and extubation time among the three groups (P >0. 05). The VAS score and degree of EA in group DP were lower than that in group D (4. 65 ± 1. 69) and group P (5. 95 ± 1. 82) (P0. 05), and no side effects such as nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression and hypersomnia were detected during the emergence. Conclusion:Intravenous injection of 0. 1 mg·kg-1 dezocine combined with 0. 8 mg·kg-1 parecoxib at the time of sewing incision shows effective analgesia and emergence agitation reduction without obvious complications in the patients undergoing radical hysterecto-my.

Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Cochlear Implantation / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To study the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on emergence agitation in children undergoing cochlear implantation.Methods Sixty patients (age range,1-4 years) scheduled to undergo pediatric cochlear implantation were enrolled and randomized into the TEAS group (group T,n =30) that received continuous TEAS and the control group (group C,n =30) that did not receive TEAS.Anesthesia time,operation time,change in blood flow dynamics during the perioperative period,extubation time,and PACU stay time were recorded.The incidence of emergence agitation and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was monitored.Results No significant intergroup differences were observed in age,sex,weight,operation time,and PACU stay time (P ＞ 0.05).The MAP and HR in group T were lower than those in group C at different time points such as 30 min after the start of surgery,the end of the surgery,the extubation and 5 min after extubation,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).The FPS-R,FLACC,and PAED scores in group T were lower than those in group C at different time points within 30 min after exmbation (including the time of extubation),and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Extubation time,anesthesia time,and incidence of PONV were lower in group T than in group C,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion TEAS combined with general anesthesia significantly reduces the incidence of emergence agitation in children undergoing surgery for congenital hearing loss;it also helps control hypotension,reheve dramatic hemodynamic changes during the waking period,and reduce the incidence of PONV.

Study the Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Agitation after Nasal Surgeries

Background: Emergence agitation is a short lived phenomenon occurring commonly after nasal surgery. In this study we used dexmedetomidine infusion in that intraoperative period to decrease the incidence of emergence agitation in adult male and female patients posted for nasal surgery. Aim: Study the effect of dexmedetomidine on emergence agitation after nasal surgeries. Materials and methods: 110 adult patients (ASA I-II, 22-65 years posted for nasal surgery were randomly divided into two groups. Group D received infusion of dexmedetomidine 0.4mcg/kf/hr during the intraoperative period, and Group C received normal saline infusion as placebo. All patients were induced with fentanyl (1 mcg/kg) and propofol (1.5 mcg/kg) and maintained with isoflurane. Incidence of agitation, hemodynamics, pain scores, time to verbal commands and extubation were evaluated. Results: Incidence of emergence agitation was lower in Group D (26%) than Group C (50%). Group I showed more stable hemodynamics than Group II. Time to verbal response and extubation was more for Group D than Group C (p < 0.05) though it was not clinically significant. Conclusion: The use of dexmedetomidine as intraoperative infusion resulted in smooth emergence with more stable hemodynamics.

¿Existe relación entre la concentración de inducción anestésica de sevofluorano y la incidencia de agitación postanestésica en niños? / Is there a relationship between the concentration of sevofluoran anesthetic induction and the incidence of post-anesthetic agitation in children?

Introducción. La inducción anestésica con sevofluorano se asocia con agitación postanestésica (APA) en niños. Concentraciones de sevofluorano mayores a 6% producen actividad cerebral epileptiforme, la que podría estar relacionada a APA. El propósito de este estudio fue comparar el efecto de dos diferentes concentraciones de inducción anestésica con sevofluorano sobre la incidencia de APA, en niños sometidos a cirugía infraumbilical. Método. Estudio prospectivo y doble ciego, en pacientes de 2 a 7 años, operados de fimosis o hernia inguinal con anestesia general y bloqueo epidural caudal. Los pacientes fueron aleatorizados para recibir sevofluorano 5 por ciento (grupo S5) o sevofluorano 8 por ciento (grupo S8). Se registraron variables demográficas, signos vitales, profundidad anestésica utilizando índice biespectral (BIS) y respuesta motora durante distintos momentos de la anestesia. Se evaluó la presencia de agitación en pabellón y recuperación utilizando la escala de APA pediátrica (PAED). Análisis estadístico: t-test o Mann-Whitney y test Chi-cuadrado o Fisher, p < 0,05 considerada significativa. Resultados. Se reclutaron 33 pacientes, 16 en el grupo S5 y 17 en el grupo S8. Ambos grupos fueron comparables en cuanto a variables demográficas, signos vitales, respuesta motora y valores de BIS. No hubo diferencias significativas en la incidencia de APA en pabellón (S5: 31,3 por ciento y S8: 35,3 por ciento) y en recuperación (S5: 43,8 por ciento y S8: 41,2 por ciento), entre los grupos. Conclusión. No habría relación entre la concentración de inducción anestésica de sevofluorano y la incidencia de APA en niños sometidos a cirugía infraumbilical con anestesia general y bloqueo caudal. (AU)

Introduction. Induction of anesthesia with sevoflurane is associated with post-anesthetic agitation (PAA) in children. Sevoflurane concentration greater than 6% produces epileptiform brain activity, which could be related to PAA. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two different sevoflurane concentrations for anesthesia induction on the incidence of PAA in children undergoing infraumbilical surgery. Method. Prospective, double blind study, performed in patients 2 to 7 years of age, undergoing circumcision or inguinal hernia repair under general anesthesia and epidural caudal block. Patients were randomized to receive sevoflurane 5 percent (S5 group) or sevoflurane 8 percent (S8 group), during anesthesia induction. Demographic variables, vital parameters, anesthesia depth using bispectral index (BIS) and motor responses during different moments of anesthesia were recorded. The presence of agitation in the operating room and recovery room were determined using the pediatric PAA scale (PAED). Statistical analysis: t-test or Mann-Whitney, and Chi-square or Fisher test, p < 0.05 considered significant. Results. Thirty-three patients were enrolled, 16 in the S5 group and 17 in the S8 group. Demographic variables, vital parameters, motor responses and BIS values were comparable between both groups. There were no significant differences in the incidence of PAA in the operating room (S5: 31.3 percent percent and S8: 35.3 percent) or in the recovery room (S5: 43,8 percent and S8: 41.2 percent), between both groups. Conclusion. Sevoflurane concentration used for induction of anesthesia would not be related to the incidence of PAA in children undergoing infraumbilical surgery under general anesthesia and epidural caudal block. (AU)

Effect of preoperative oral midazolam on emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia in children / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of preoperative oral midazolam on emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia in children.Methods Sixty children,34 males,26 females, aged 2-7 years,ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,receiving sevoflurane for tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy were ran-domly divided into low dose midazolam group (group M1),high dose midazolam group (group M2) and control group (group C)(n=20 each).The 5 ml mixture of midazolam 0.5 mg/kg,0.75 mg/kg and 10% glucose was taken orally 30 min before anesthesia in group M1 and group M2,respectively. While 5 ml of 10% glucose was given in group C.Anesthesia was induced with inhalation of 8%sevoflurane and maintained with intravenous infusion of remifentanil and inhalation of sevoflurane. Scores of parental separation anxiety scale(PSAS),pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scale (PAED scale),FLACC scale were compared.Times to extubation and discharge from PACU were al-so recorded.Results Group C showed significantly higher incidence of separation anxiety(P <0.05). The incidence of emergence agitation,peak PAED scores,FLACC scores,time to extubation were similar among three groups.Discharge time from PACU was longer in group M2 (P < 0.05). Conclusion Preoperative oral midazolam 0.5 mg/kg or 0.75 mg/kg can effectively reduce parental separation anxiety.This,however,dose not result in a reduced incidence of emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia.Midazolam 0.75 mg/kg can extend the discharge time from PACU.

Comparison of intranasal dexmedetomidine and midazolam for premedication and afteroperation in pediatric anesthesia / 中国医师杂志

Objective To compare the sedative effect of intranasal dexmedetomidine and midazo-lam for premedication in children,and the effect of reducing agitation after general anesthesia.Methods Sixty pediatric patients,age 3~7, ASA I~II,were randomly allocated into 3 groups(DEX1,DEX2,MID) with 20 cases for each group.The children received intranasal dexmedetomidine 1.0μg/kg ( group DEX1) , dexmedetomidine 2.0μg/kg (group DEX2),midazolam 0.2 mg/kg(group MID) 30min before induction re-spectively.The sedation status, behavior scores, emergence agitation and other complications after surgery were observed.Results Children in group DEX2 were significantly more sedated after general anesthesia when compared with other groups ( P <0.05).Conclusions The sedative effect of intranasal dexmedeto-midine is satisfying for premedication in children.And the effect of reducing agitation after general anesthe-sia is superior to that of midazolam.

Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Emergence Agitation in Children Underwent General Anesthesia with Sevoflurane / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To evaluate the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS)on emergence agitation in children under?went general anesthesia with sevoflurane. Methods Sixty children aged 3?6 years underwent adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy were selected and randomly divided into two groups:TEAS(group T,n=30)and control(group C,n=30). After venous induction,the general anesthesia was main?tained with sevoflurane. Group T received continuous TEAS at point hegu and neiguan after anesthesia induction till the end of operation. Control group were not given TEAS. The change of the blood flow dynamics in the process of anesthesia,the time of extubation,awaking time and the time in PACU were recorded. The emergence agitation,postoperative nausea and vomitting and respiratory depression were observed. Results There were no significant differences in gender,age,weight,anesthesia time,and operative time between the two groups (P>0.05 ). There was no significant difference in extubation time,awaking time and time in PACU between the two groups(P>0.05). The mean arterial pressure and heart rate in group T were lower than those in group C at the time of extubation and in PACU(P<0.05). The emergence agitation scale in group T was lower than in group C(P<0.01). There was no significant difference in incidence rate of PONV and respiratory depression between two groups. Conclusion TEAS can reduce emergence agitation in children with sevoflurane?induced general anesthesia,but not prolong extubation time,awaking time and time in PACU. In addition,it does not increase the incidence of respiratory depression.

Effects of ketamine and midazolam on emergence agitation after sevoflurane anaesthesia in children receiving caudal block: a randomized trial / Efeitos de cetamina e midazolam sobre a incidência de agitação pós-anestesia com sevoflurano em crianças submetidas ao bloqueio caudal: estudo randomizado / Efectos de la ketamina y el midazolam sobre la incidencia de agitación postanestesia con sevoflurano en niños sometidos al bloqueo caudal: estudio aleatorizado

Background and objectives: Emergence agitation is a common postanaesthetic problem in children after sevoflurane anaesthesia. We aimed to compare the effects of ketamine and midazolam administered intravenously, before the end of surgery, for prevention of emergence agitation in children who received caudal block for pain relief under sevoflurane anaesthesia. Methods: 62 American Society of Anesthesiologists patient classification status I children, aged 2–7 years, scheduled for inguinal hernia repair, circumcision or orchidopexy were enrolled to the study. Anaesthesia was induced with sevoflurane 8% in a mixture of 50% oxygen and nitrous oxide. After achieving adequate depth of anaesthesia, a laryngeal mask was placed and then caudal block was performed with 0.75 mL kg−1, 0.25% bupivacaine. At the end of the surgery, ketamine 0.25 mg kg−1, midazolam 0.03 mg kg−1 and saline were given to ketamine, midazolam and control groups, respectively. Agitation was assessed using Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium scale and postoperative pain was evaluated with modified Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale. Results and conclusions: Modified Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale scores were found higher in control group than in ketamine and midazolam groups. Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium scores were similar between groups. Modified Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale and Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium scores showed a significant decrease by time in all groups during follow-up in postanaesthesia care unit. The present study resulted in satisfactory Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium scores which are below 10 in all groups. As a conclusion, neither ketamine nor midazolam added to caudal block under sevoflurane anaesthesia did show further effect on emergence agitation. In addition, pain relief still seems to be the major factor in preventing emergence ...

Justificativa e objetivos: A incidência de agitação é um problema pós-anestésico comum em crianças após a anestesia com sevoflurano. Nosso objetivo foi comparar os efeitos de cetamina e midazolam administrados por via intravenosa, antes do término da cirurgia, para prevenir a incidência de agitação em crianças submetidas ao bloqueio caudal para alívio da dor sob anestesia com sevoflurano. Métodos: Foram inscritos no estudo 62 pacientes pediátricos, entre 2-7 anos, estado físico classificado de acordo com a Sociedade Americana de Anestesiologistas (ASA: I), programados para correção de hérnia inguinal, circuncisão ou orquidopexia. A anestesia foi induzida com sevoflurano a 8% em uma mistura de oxigênio (50%) e óxido nitroso (50%). Depois de atingir a profundidade adequada da anestesia, uma máscara laríngea foi colocada e, em seguida, o bloqueio caudal foi feito com bupivacaína a 0,25% (0,75 mL kg−1). No fim da cirurgia, cetamina (0,25 mg kg−1), midazolam (0,03 mg kg−1) e solução salina foram administrados aos grupos cetamina, midazolam e controle, respectivamente. A incidência de agitaçio foi avaliada com a escala Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) e a dor no período pós-operatório avaliada com a escala modificada Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale (mCHEOPS). Resultados e conclusões: Os escores de dor da escala modificada mCHEOPS foram maiores no grupo controle do que nos grupos cetamina e midazolam. Os escores PAED foram semelhantes entre os grupos. Os escores dessas duas escalas mostraram uma diminuição significativa do tempo em todos os grupos durante o acompanhamento em sala de recuperação pós-anestesia. O presente estudo resultou em escores satisfatórios da escala PAED, que ficaram abaixo ...

Introducción y objetivos La incidencia de agitación es un problema postanestésico frecuente en niños después de la anestesia con sevoflurano. Nuestro objetivo fue comparar los efectos de la ketamina y del midazolam administrados por vía intravenosa antes del término de la cirugía para prevenir la incidencia de agitación en niños sometidos al bloqueo caudal para alivio del dolor bajo anestesia con sevoflurano. Métodos 62 pacientes pediátricos, con edades entre 2 y 7 años, estado físico clasificado de acuerdo con la Sociedad Norteamericana de Anestesiólogos (ASA I), programados para la corrección de hernia inguinal, circuncisión o orquidopexia fueron inscritos en el estudio. La anestesia se indujo con sevoflurano al 8% en una mezcla de oxígeno al 50% y óxido nitroso al 50%. Después de alcanzar la profundidad adecuada de la anestesia, una mascarilla laríngea se colocó y enseguida el bloqueo caudal se realizó con bupivacaína al 0,25% (0,75 ml kg−1). Al final de la cirugía, la ketamina (0,25 mg kg−1), el midazolam (0,03 mg kg−1) y la solución salina fueron administrados a los grupos ketamina, midazolam y control, respectivamente. La incidencia de agitación se evaluó usando la escala Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium y el dolor en el período postoperatorio se calculó con la escala modificada Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale. Resultados y conclusiones Las puntuaciones de dolor de la escala modificada Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale fueron más elevadas en el grupo control que en los grupos ketamina y midazolam. Las puntuaciones de la Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium fueron parecidas entre los grupos. Las puntuaciones de esas 2 escalas arrojaron una reducción significativa del tiempo en todos los grupos durante el ...