Sedation in pediatric patients

Santhanam Suresh; Steven C. Hall

doi:10.1007/BF02823860

Sedation in pediatric patients

Santhanam Suresh^*, Steven C. Hall

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Anesthesiology

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Abstract

Sedation is being used increasingly in children to allay anxiety and discomfort. Sedation can also increase the efficiency of performing both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in children. There are a wide array of available sedation methods that are used by radiologists, gastroenterologists, hematologists/oncologists and emergency room physicians everyday. Indiscriminate use of sedatives has led to seizures, respiratory arrests and death in a variety of practice settings. With improved monitoring capability, more potent drugs and better understanding of the pharmacokinetics in children, it is possible to provide better care.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	13-22
Number of pages	10
Journal	Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Volume	63
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02823860
State	Published - Jan 1 1996

Keywords

monitors
pharmacology of sedatives
sedation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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