Clonidine Prevents Sevoflurane-Induced Agitation in Children

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Authors

Priv.-Doz. P. J. Kulka · Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen

Abstract

The recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia may be complicated by the presence of agitation in pediatric patients. Clonidine 2 microg/kg IV after anesthetic induction effectively reduces the incidence of agitation without resulting in clinically relevant bradycardia and hypotension.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesia & Analgesia

Volume 93, Issue 2, pp. 335-338

DOI: 10.1213/00000539-200108000-00019

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