Magnesium Sulphate, Dexemeditomedine and Emergency Agitation
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2020-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Emergence agitation is a postanesthetic phenomenon that develops in the early phase of
general anesthesia recovery, and is characterized by agitation, confusion, disorientation,
and possible violent behavior. Though agitation is observed more frequently in pediatric
patients, the incidence in adults has been reported at 4.7% or 21.3%. Emergence agitation can
lead to serious consequences such as self-extubation, removal of catheters, hemorrhage, and
even severe injuries from falling out of the bed. Furthermore, it may increase the demand on
human resources and cause medical staff injuries.