A Randomized Controlled Study of Inhaling Penehyclidine for Preventing Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events in Children at Risk (PEPSI)

Inhaling Penehyclidine to Prevent Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events in Children at Risk Undergoing Minor Elective Surgery
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