its not uncommon for children to be hyperactive following surgery. the symptoms should subside in 1 or 2 days

It is unusual behavior but its possible that since she can hear now, she may be overstimulated by sound. Depending on how long she had ear effusion, her hearing may be dampened and now very sensitive. I expect her behavior to normalize in a day or so.

Its not the anesthesia. Has she been eating OK? Too much sugar? Not enough? Unless she got something other than inhalational gas anesthesia, its not the anesthesia. As soon as you stop giving it, its gone. Maybe the ears are tremendously better?

Hello,20 It sounds like the E2809CjuiceE2809D that was given preoperatively to your child was an anti anxiety medication called Versed Midazolam. This is usually given preoperatively to pediatric patients to alleviate the anxiety that comes with being in an often cold and unfamiliar medical setting and to offset the anxiety that comes with temporary separation from parents. The majority of the time, the medication will make children a bit drowsy, however, it can sometimes cause paradoxical hyperactivity. On a positive note, Midazolam is a relatively short acting medication half life of 11.5 hours and depending on the other medications given anesthetic gases, pain meds, your child should return to their normal state within hours of their procedure. Hope this helps.

Possibly postop pain that keeps her up first 24 hours after the surgery. Oral Tylenol syrup might help

You didn’t ask a question there, but I’m assuming you were wondering if these effects will go away…they should.


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