title: The therapeutic effectiveness of nitrous oxide and chloral hydrate administered orally, rectally, and combined with hydroxyzine for pediatric dentistry.
abstract: This study compared the effectiveness of three pediatric sedation modalities when they were used with nitrous oxide. Comparisons were based on a subjective evaluation of the overall quality of the sedation technique and data obtained from a pulse/oximeter. Oral administration of 50 mg/kg of chloral hydrate was the least effective modality.
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Moody
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Mourino
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000285:Administration, Rectal; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002697:Chloral Hydrate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006919:Hydroxyzine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication
chemical_list: D006919:Hydroxyzine; D002697:Chloral Hydrate; D009609:Nitrous Oxide