Emergence delirium in a child given oral midazolam for conscious sedation.
We report a case of emergence delirium in a 26-month-old girl after she received oral midazolam to achieve conscious sedation. This patient's clinical course is discussed. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of emergence delirium related to use of oral midazolam.
Department of Emergency Medicine, St Elizabeth Medical Center, Yakima, Washington.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004285:Dogs; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013536:Suture Techniques
D008874:Midazolam