title: Effectiveness of preoperative intranasal dexmedetomidine compared with oral midazolam for the prevention of emergence delirium in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review protocol.
abstract: This review aims to identify the effectiveness of preoperative intranasal dexmedetomidine compared with oral midazolam for the prevention of emergence delirium in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia.
authors.affiliation: The Louisiana Center for Promotion of Optimal Health Outcomes: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence.
authors.forename: Laura S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Bonanno
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pierce
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Badeaux
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: FitzSimons
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002648:Child; D020927:Dexmedetomidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000071257:Emergence Delirium / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000633:toxicity*; D008874:Midazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D000078202:Systematic Reviews as Topic
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D020927:Dexmedetomidine; D008874:Midazolam