Research progress of agitation in children with sevoflurane anesthesia

Background As a non-pungency inhaled agent with rapid induction and characteristics of little effect on respiration and circulation, sevoflurane has been widely used in pediatric anesthesia. However, the incidence of pediatric emergence delirium is higher than adults, and has very adverse effects on postoperative management. Objective To improve the quality of children' s recovery from sevoflurane general anesthesia. Content This article systematically reviews the research advance in emergence delirium in children after sevoflurane general anesthesia and summarizes its possible pathogenesis and intervention measures. Trend The research about agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia focus on its possible mechanisms, evaluation standards and preventions and treatments. Key words: Children; Sevoflurane; Anesthesia, general; Emergence delirium/agitation