title: Emergence delirium.
abstract: Emergence delirium (ED) is a well-known phenomenon in the postoperative period. However, the literature concerning this clinical problem is limited. This review evaluates the literature with respect to epidemiology and risk factors. Treatment strategies are discussed. The review concludes that there is a need for guidelines concerning diagnosis and treatment of ED. Risk factors should be investigated further in the clinical setting in the future.
authors: Department of Anaesthesiology I, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark. Iouise@admkompagniet.dk
authors: Louise
authors: L
authors: Munk
authors: Lars Peter Holst
authors: LP
authors: Andersen
authors: Ismail
authors: I
authors: Gögenur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003693:Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors