COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE AND FENTANYL ON EMERGENCE AGITATION IN PAEDIATRIC HERNIOTOMY PATIENTS UNDER SEVOFLURANE ANAESTHESIA: A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

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Authors: Mandu B. Opusunju, Sanusi Arinola A, Olusola Idowu
DOI: 10.34218/ijoa_04_01_002
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Abstract

Background: Emergence agitation (EA) is a common postoperative complication in children following general anaesthesia (GA), particularly with agents like sevoflurane.EA can lead to self-injury, caregiver harm, and disruption in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU), highlighting the need for effective preventive strategies. Comparative Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl on Emergence Agitation in PaediatricHerniotomy Patients Under Sevoflurane Anaesthesia: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Pain Management Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

Publication details

Volume
4
Issue
1
Pages
9–35
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN