Abstract:Background: We have noticed a high incidence of postoperative agitation (POA) following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), we reviewed our anesthesia protocol and designed this study. The present study investigated the possible contributing factors in the development of POA in adults, by avoiding these factors postoperative agitation can be minimized. Methods: 140 ASA 1 and 2 patients were randomly allocated to either premedication group that received Phenergan 25 mg IM and atropine 0.5mg IM or none p… Show more
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