Emergence delirium

Emergence delirium
Other namesAgitated emergence, emergence agitation, emergence excitement, postanesthetic excitement
SpecialtyAnesthesia
SymptomsAuditory and Visual Hallucinations; uncontrollable screaming, crying, panic attacks; and uncontrollable body movements
Usual onsetranges from immediately on awakening to weeks later
Durationfew minutes to months

Emergence delirium is a condition in which emergence from general anesthesia is accompanied by psychomotor agitation. Some see a relation to pavor nocturnus while others see a relation to the excitement stage of anesthesia.

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