Open AccessA comparison of preoperative psychological preparation with midazolam premedication to reduce anxiety in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy
Author(s) -
Mahin Seyedhejazi,
Behzad Aliakbar Sharabiani,
Afshin Davari,
Nasrin Taghizadieh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/ajps.ajps_62_17
Subject(s) - midazolam , premedication , medicine , anxiety , tonsillectomy , anesthesia , adenoidectomy , general anaesthesia , morning , psychological intervention , anxiety score , sedation , psychiatry
Considering the multiplicity of adenotonsillectomy in children 2-10-year old at the paediatric surgery centres, patient anxiety leads to an increase in surgical and anaesthetic complications. Patients' unfamiliarity with surgical and anaesthetic interventions may increase their stress. Midazolam premedication reduces patient anxiety. In previous studies, psychological preparation before surgery using understandable terms to children, has reduced their anxiety. The aim of this study was to compare and study behavioural reflections among the children in two groups: the first group was prescribed oral midazolam, and the second group received psychological preparation with the booklet about anaesthesia and anaesthesia-resident explanation.