European journal of ophthalmology
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Emergence delirium (ED) is a leading problem in children after general anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) can be administered prior to general anesthesia to decrease ED, although wide ranges of dose are used. This study was conducted to investigate the proper dosages of DEX to attenuate children's ED after sevoflurane anesthesia. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine can be safely used between 1.0 and 1.43 µg/kg to attenuate children's ED after sevoflurane anesthesia.
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To evaluate the variation in biomechanical properties and central corneal thickness (CCT) for each trimester during pregnancy and to compare the values with those in nonpregnant women. ⋯ Hormonal changes during pregnancy may not affect corneal biomechanics. This may be due to the balanced effect of the various hormones on the cornea during pregnancy.