Emergence delirium: a nursing perspective.

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Summary

To minimize the incidence of emergence delirium and treat it when it occurs, perioperative nurses must be aware of the risk factors that contribute to this condition, including the patient's age, type of anesthesia, anxiety level, level of postoperative pain, and preexisting medical conditions.

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review
Published
2009-03-01
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Keywords

Delirium, Emergence delirium, Incidence (geometry), Perioperative, Anxiety

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