Emergence agitation is a common problem in children during recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia. Pain is considered as a cause of postoperative emergence agitation and compounding factor of agitation assessment in children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of scalp nerve block on the emergence agitation in children undergoing nevus surgery during sevoflurane anesthesia.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
change of Watcha behavior scale for emergence agitation (4 point)
Timeframe: from immediately after PACU arrival to 10 min, 20 min, and 30 min after arrival