Key result
A history of previous surgery did not significantly alter preoperative anxiety scores after oral midazolam premedication compared to children with no previous surgery history (33.3 vs 31.7; P=0.74).
Why the study?
Does premedication with oral midazolam improve preoperative anxiety similarly in children with and without a history of previous surgery?
Population
70 children aged 4-10 years scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia.
Comparison
Premedication with oral midazolam. vs Response compared between children with and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
20 min after premedication
Authors
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Similar post-midazolam anxiety scores regardless of prior surgery history; leaves open whether history modifies premedication response or warrants alternative strategies.
Cohort (n=70)
Does premedication with oral midazolam improve preoperative anxiety similarly in children with and without a history of previous surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 33.3% vs 31.7%
p-value: p=0.74
Oral midazolam premedication is equally effective at managing preoperative anxiety in children regardless of their previous surgical history.
Padhi et al. (2018) conducted a cohort in Preoperative anxiety (n=70). History of previous surgery vs. No history of previous surgery was evaluated on Anxiety score (mYPAS) 20 min after premedication with oral midazolam (p=0.74). A history of previous surgery did not significantly alter preoperative anxiety scores after oral midazolam premedication compared to children with no previous surgery history (33.3 vs 31.7; P=0.74).
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