Abstract

This dissertation study examined the phenomenon of emergence delirium in U.S. military combat veterans. Emergence delirium is a post-anesthetic phenomenon that occurs immediately following emergence from general anesthesia and is characterized by agitation, confusion, and violent physical and/or verbal behavior. Clinical evidence suggests that emergence delirium is occurring with greater frequency among military personnel returning from conflict in the Middle East. This body of work is a culmination of three distinctive phases and is presented in three individual manuscripts.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3475614; ProQuest document ID: 892725737. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Jason M. McGuire, PhD, CRNA

Sigma Membership

Tau Zeta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Observational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Emergence Delirium, Military Personnel, Surgical Recovery

Advisor

Joseph F. Burkard

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of San Diego

Degree Year

2011

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-05-07

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