title: Sedation in pediatric patients.
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 batter care.
authors.affiliation: Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60614 USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suresh
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives