title: Intranasal midazolam for claustrophobia in MRI.
abstract: The authors present their preliminary results using intranasal midazolam for claustrophobic MRI patients. This route of administration reduced the necessity for intravenous sedation from 67 to 17% in this select group of patients. The only side effect encountered was a burning sensation of the nasal mucosa. Further investigation is necessary to determine the efficacy of intranasal midazolam in claustrophobic patients scheduled for MR examinations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA 22033.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Buongiorno
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Clancy
mesh_terms: D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000523:psychology; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D008874:Midazolam