Emergence delirium
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Emergence delirium is a condition in which emergence from general anesthesia is accompanied by psychomotor agitation. Some see a relation to pavor nocturnus[1] while others see a relation to the excitement stage of anesthesia.
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Emergence delirium | |
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Other names | Agitated emergence, emergence agitation, emergence excitement, postanesthetic excitement |
Specialty | Anesthesia |
Symptoms | Auditory and Visual Hallucinations; uncontrollable screaming, crying, panic attacks; and uncontrollable body movements |
Usual onset | ranges from immediately on awakening to weeks later |
Duration | few minutes to months |
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