Incidence and risk factors for emergence delirium in children undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia - A prospective, observational study.

Background And Aims: Emergence delirium (ED) is a common complication after general anaesthesia (GA) in children, with an incidence of 2%-80%. This study evaluated the incidence and risk factors for ED in children undergoing surgery under GA.

Methods: This observational, prospective study was conducted in 336 children of either gender aged 2-13 years scheduled for surgeries under GA.