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- Delirium and agitation can occur as a child awakens, or emerges, from anesthesia. Emergence delirium (ED) may be distressing to the patient, parents, and caregivers, and can result in inadvertent removal of intravenous (IV) catheters, drains, and dressings, and rarely, self-harm.
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Oct 26, 2022 · Delirium and agitation can occur as a child awakens, or emerges, from anesthesia. Emergence delirium (ED) may be distressing to the patient, parents, and caregivers, and can result in inadvertent removal of intravenous (IV) catheters, drains, and dressings, and rarely, self-harm.
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Mar 25, 2020 · Emergence delirium (ED) is an acute confusion state during recovery from anesthesia; patients with ED may present with disorientation, hallucination, restlessness, and purposeless hyperactive physical behavior [8,12].
- Seok-Jin Lee, Tae-Yun Sung
- 2020
Jul 27, 2020 · We discuss epidemiology of emergence agitation and delirium in the pediatric population, and the challenges for future delineation of monitoring and management. Furthermore, we describe the possible impact of long-term consequences of emergence delirium among infants and children, and the necessary areas of future research.
- Carrie Menser, Heidi Smith, Heidi Smith
- 10.2147/LRA.S181459
- 2020
- Local Reg Anesth. 2020; 13: 73-83.
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Sep 13, 2022 · Failure to return to normal consciousness in a timely fashion following administration of general anesthesia may manifest as delayed emergence or emergence delirium. In most cases, these conditions are temporary and gradually resolve as anesthetic agents are metabolized and eliminated.
Sep 20, 2013 · These are symptoms of emergence delirium, sometimes also known as emergence excitation or emergence agitation, which was first reported in the early 1960’s. It’s a shocking sight, and for those not previously initiated to the event, can be quite frightening.
Nov 21, 2017 · Key points. •. ED is common in preschool children undergoing general anaesthesia with sevoflurane. •. Symptoms include agitation, hyperactivity with flailing movements, confusion, and failure to recognize/engage with people and the surroundings. •. ED has known risk factors that include the use of short-acting volatile agents. •.
Nov 3, 2020 · Emergence agitation (EA) is a self-limited state of psychomotor excitement during awakening from general anesthesia. EA is confined to the emergence period as consciousness is restored, which sharply distinguishes it from other postoperative delirium states.
