A comparison between the effect of Oral Melatonin and Hydroxyzine for preventing preoperative Anxiety in Pediatric Patients undergoing Adenotonsillectomy: A randomized, double-blinded controlled study

Background: Induction of anesthesia is one of the most anxiety-provoking factors of preoperative anxiety in children. Melatonin is a safe drug used in the management of anxiety. Hydroxyzine is a first-generation antihistaminic that crosses the blood-brain barrier, causing sedation. Objectives: Our...

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Main Authors: Sarah Omar Mousa, Amany Khairy Abo El Hussien, Gehad Hanafy Abdalgaliel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine 2024-07-01
Series:SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://svuijm.journals.ekb.eg/article_382107.html
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