EMERGENCE DELIRIUM IN PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA

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 looks at whether giving a doll to a child before surgery can lower their anxiety and reduce confusion after waking up. About 120 girls aged 3-7 having tonsil or adenoid surgery will either bring their own doll, get one from the hospital, or have no doll. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether letting young boys (ages 3-7) ride a toy car into the operating room instead of being wheeled on a stretcher can lower their anxiety before surgery and reduce confusion after waking up. About 96 children having their tonsils or adenoids removed will ta…

This study tests whether a combination of dormicum and ketamine works better than dexmedetomidine alone to prevent emergence delirium—a state of confusion and agitation—in children aged 3 to 16 after deep sedation for burn procedures. The trial will enroll 60 children undergoing …

This study looks at 150 children aged 3-10 having planned surgery. It compares two types of intravenous anesthesia and one inhaled anesthesia to see which causes less confusion and agitation when waking up. The goal is to find the gentlest method for a smoother recovery.