Paediatric anaesthesia & critical care
EEG ‐Guided Sevoflurane Anesthesia and Emergence Delirium in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors' conclusion
EEG-guided anesthesia was associated with lower PAEDS scores and reduced sevoflurane consumption compared with standard management.
Study context
- Population
- Behaviorally noncompliant children aged 4–10 years undergoing dental procedures under GA
- Participants
- 100 children
- Comparison
- EEG-guided vs standard minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)-guided sevoflurane anaesthesia
- Primary endpoint
- ED incidence assessed by the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale (PAEDS)
Methodological detailsprospective
- Prospective
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
ED incidence
ED incidence
At 10 min postoperatively
Secondary outcomes
Mean
| Outcome | EEG-S | Standard | Mean difference (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance end-tidal sevoflurane (EtSevo) | 1.88 (SD 0.25) | 1.98 (SD 0.20) | 0.10 (0.006–0.190) | P = 0.036 | |
| −0.100.10.2Difference (linear scale) |
Median
| Outcome | EEG-S | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| PAEDS score upon arrival to PACU | 4 (IQR 4) | 8 (IQR 4.5) |
Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale (PAEDS) score upon arrival to PACU
- Median PAEDS scores during the first 120 min significantly lower in EEG-S group
Postoperative FLACC pain scores
- Lower in the EEG-S group; potential confounder for emergence delirium (ED) outcomes
Original publication
EEG ‐Guided Sevoflurane Anesthesia and Emergence Delirium in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 12 August 2026. doi:10.
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