Research Article: Remifentanil is Superior to Propofol for Treating Emergence Agitation in Adults After General Anesthesia
Abstract:
Emergence agitation (EA) is an acute, self–limited, and nonfluctuating state of psychomotor excitement. This hyperactive state is confined to the emergence period after general anesthesia. Although the incidence rate of EA in adults ranges from .% to .%– and time of onset typically lasts for about minutes. Serious consequences can happen if patients with EA are not treated promptly. For example, the agitated patients with uncontrolled combative limb movements can result in various tubes removal, airway obstruction, self-injury (self-extubation, bleeding, or surgical incision dehiscence), or even harm to healthcare workers.– Increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications and postoperative delirium is also closely associated with emergence agitation. EA also inevitably increases medical costs for patients and the workload of healthcare workers.
Introduction:
Emergence agitation (EA) is an acute, self–limited, and nonfluctuating state of psychomotor excitement. This hyperactive state is confined to the emergence period after general anesthesia. Although the incidence rate of EA in adults ranges from .% to .% – and time of onset typically lasts for about minutes. Serious consequences can happen if patients with EA are not treated promptly. For example, the agitated patients with uncontrolled combative limb movements can result in various tubes removal, airway…
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