Abstract
Emergence agitation (EA) is a common adverse effect of general anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine is an intravenous (IV) anesthetic agent that provides sedation without respiratory depression. Common risk factors for EA include obesity, male gender, elderly patients, use of inhaled anesthetics, use of an endotracheal tube (ETT), placement of a foley catheter, preoperative anxiety, presence of pain, type of surgery [ear, nose, and throat (ENT), orthopedic, abdominal], and premedication with benzodiazepines.
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Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Case Study/Series
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Emergence Agitation, Emergence Delirium, Dexmedetomidine
Advisor
Terri M. Cahoon
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Samford University
Degree Year
2025
Recommended Citation
Brandon, Madeline C. and Herbinger, Lisa, "The Use of Dexmedetomidine for Emergence Agitation in Adult Patients" (2025). Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing. 185.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/samford/185
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