The Effects of Different Doses of Alfentanil and Dexmedetomidine on Prevention of Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Surgery

• Main Authors: Yan-zhuo Zhang (Author), Xiong-li Wei (Author), Bin Tang (Author), Yuan-yuan Qin (Author), Min Ou (Author), Xiao-hong Jiang (Author), Yu-feng Tan (Author), Mao-ying Ye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Emergence agitation (EA) is a common problem often observed in children after sevoflurane anesthesia, which can be prevented by dexmedetomidine and alfentanil. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine alone and with different doses of alfentanil in preventing EA in...