EMERGENCE AGITATION

This study tests whether giving children oral melatonin or a nebulized medicine called dexmedetomidine before tonsil surgery can reduce confusion and agitation when they wake up. About 96 children aged 3 to 7 will take part. The goal is to find a better way to help kids recover c…

This study tests whether giving children a lollipop after surgery can reduce emergence delirium—a common state of confusion and restlessness when waking from anesthesia. About 66 children aged 2–6 years will be observed after their operation. The goal is to find a simple, drug-fr…

This study tests whether a numbing injection near the ear nerve can prevent agitation and confusion in children waking up from middle ear surgery. About 74 children aged 5 to 14 will receive either the nerve block or a placebo, and researchers will measure their calmness and pain…

This study tests whether a nasal spray of dexmedetomidine can reduce agitation in children aged 3-6 after strabismus (eye muscle) surgery. 120 children will receive either a 2 mcg/kg or 3 mcg/kg dose. The goal is to find the best dose to help children wake up calmly and comfortab…

This study tests whether playing a recorded voice that reminds patients where they are can reduce agitation and confusion when waking up from anesthesia. About 42 adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to hear the reminder or not. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether a nose spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) works better than a standard oral syrup (midazolam) to help children aged 2-10 relax before surgery. The goal is to reduce anxiety and make the anesthesia process smoother. 84 children having groin or urinary tract …

This study watches 100 adults having nose surgery to see if their heart rate patterns and anxiety levels before the operation can predict if they will become agitated when waking up from anesthesia. Participants will wear a heart monitor and fill out anxiety questionnaires. The g…