EMERGENCE DELIRIUM

This study tests whether giving sugammadex (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants) can lower the chance of children waking up agitated after strabismus (eye muscle) surgery. About 76 children aged 4 to 7 will be randomly assigned to receive either sugammadex or a standard drug (n…

This study tests two different drug combinations given before anesthesia to prevent emergence delirium—a state of confusion and agitation—in children undergoing heart catheterization. Fifty children will be randomly assigned to receive either dexmedetomidine plus midazolam or ket…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block behind the ear can prevent agitation and confusion when children wake up from anesthesia after microscopic middle ear surgery. Researchers will compare 74 children aged 5 to 14 who receive either the nerve block or standar…

This study tests whether using positive language (like 'blow out the birthday candles') instead of standard language during anesthesia induction reduces anxiety and negative behaviors in children aged 5-10. 128 healthy children having non-emergency surgery will be randomly assign…

This study tests a simple idea: having a parent or family member involved in a child's anesthesia care to reduce emergency delirium—a state of confusion, crying, or thrashing when waking up from surgery. Researchers will compare this family-centered approach to standard care in 4…

This study compares two ways to sedate children before cleft palate repair: a combination of two drugs (dexmedetomidine and ketamine) given through a nebulizer versus dexmedetomidine alone. The goal is to see which approach works better for calming the child before surgery and pr…

This study looks at whether the drugs used to keep you asleep during breast surgery can cause confusion or memory problems afterward. Researchers will test 200 women's thinking before and after surgery using simple puzzles and questions. The goal is to see if certain drug levels …