Sedation in pediatric patients.
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 batter care.
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Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60614 USA.
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D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D000700:Analgesics; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives