title: An unusual case of emergence delirium.
abstract: We present a case of postoperative delirium following endoscopic sinus surgery. We postulate a mechanism for this rare event.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Medical College and the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. paudu@att.net
authors.forename: Paul B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Audu
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Armstead
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003693:Delirium / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D003042:Cocaine