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Effects of Dexmedetomidine-Remifentanil on Neurodevelopment of Children after Inhalation Anesthesia
Comparison of analgesic efficacy and safety of caudal dexmedetomidine versus intranasal dexmedetomidine in paediatric infraumbilical surgeries
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3-Dimensional Virtual Reality Versus 2-Dimensional Video for Distraction During the Induction of Anesthesia in Children to Reduce Anxiety
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Anesthesia Analgesia
Submitted January 2026 by Dr Tim Durack
Summary This study did not find 3D virtual reality (VR) to be superior to 2D tablet audiovisual distraction in reducing anxiety during induction for children undergoing emergency or elective...
Quality Improvement Protocol to Reduce Excessive Postoperative Recovery Following Cleft Palate Repair
Pediatric Anesthesia
Submitted January 2026 by Dr Tom Walker
Summary This Australian single-centre quality improvement (QI) study focussed on the anaesthetic management of children undergoing cleft palate repair with the primary aim of reducing PACU length of...
Consensus recommendations for paediatric airway topicalisation using lidocaine
Anaesthesia
Submitted January 2026 by Dr Roeland Passier
Summary This systematic literature review, followed by a three-round Delphi process, was conducted by an international expert multidisciplinary, multi-society working group. It produced consensus...
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