Consequence of Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Deliruim After Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Consequence of Dexmedetomidine on Emergence Deliruim After Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The purpose of this study is to determine whether dexmedetomidine is effective in the treatment of emergence deliruim after sevoflurane anesthesia in children with cerebral palsy.

Inclusion Criteria:

Non-quadriplegic (mono-,di-, hemiplegic) children with CP that are scheduled for elective Achilles-tendon lengthening procedure Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China, with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants that displayed symptoms of sinus bradycardia and atrio-ventricular block, non-communicative severe developmental delay, seizure disorders, and treatment with seizure medications