Emergence delirium (ED) stands out as a prevalent postoperative complication among paediatric patients, correlating with extended hospitalization periods, escalated healthcare expenses, and increased incidence of postoperative maladaptive behaviours (POMBs). There is a lack of well-established pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions demonstrating efficacy in reducing the occurrence of ED. Therefore, our objective is to assess the potential of family-centred perioperative care for anaesthesia (FPCA) in mitigating the incidence of ED in children, compared with routine anaesthesia.
Children aged 2-6 years undergoing elective surgery with an estimated surgical duration of no longer than 2 hours;
Receiving first general anaesthesia by inhalation, and American Society of Anaesthesiology (ASA) physical status I to II;
A parent signed the informed consent form.
Suffering important organ diseases;
History of developmental retardation, neuropsychiatric diseases, psychological or cognitive impairment;
History of severe hearing or visual impairment;
Children are not suitable for inhalation anaesthesia considered by the researchers;
Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Lead sponsor
Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital
Collaborator
Lishui Country People's Hospital
Collaborator
Ningbo No.2 Hospital
Collaborator
The Central Hospital of Lishui City
Collaborator