Open AccessSevoflurane-emergence agitation: Effect of supplementary low-dose oral ketamine premedication in preschool children undergoing dental surgery
Author(s) -
A. S. Khattab,
Zeinab Ahmed Elseify
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.57878
Subject(s) - medicine , premedication , sevoflurane , anesthesia , midazolam , ketamine , fentanyl , vomiting , perioperative , laryngospasm , sedation , airway
The use of sevoflurane in pediatric anesthesia, which could enable a more rapid emergence and recovery, is complicated by the frequent occurrence of post-anesthesia agitation. This study aims to test the efficacy of adding a low dose of ketamine orally, as a supplement to the midazolam-based oral premedication for reducing sevoflurane-related emergence agitation.