Clinical Trial: ED50 of Dexmedetomidine to Prevent Emergence Agitation in Children

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: ED50 of Dexmedetomidine for Reduction of Emergence Agitation Incidence Undergoing Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy in Desflurane Anesthesia Following Sevoflurane Induction i

Brief Summary: There are several recommended doses of dexmedetomidine for prevention of emergence agitation in children. In this study, the investigators examine ED50 in prevention of emergence agitation after tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy in children.

Detailed Summary: To investigate ED50, Dixon's up and down method will be used.
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: agitation [ Time Frame: 30 minutes ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: pain [ Time Frame: 30 minutes ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Seoul National University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: June 9, 2011
Date Started: June 2011
Date Completion: February 2012
Last Updated: June 15, 2011
Last Verified: June 2011