Oral dexmedetomidine for preoperative sedation in an adult uncooperative autistic patient.
We describe preoperative sedation with oral dexmedetomidine 5 mcg/kg in an uncooperative adult with autism and developmental delay. The sedation with oral dexmedetomidine achieved good sedation level (Ramsey 4-5), allowing for calm transfer of the patient to the operating room and uneventful induction of anesthesia.
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota. Electronic address: konia012@umn.edu.
Mojca Remskar
MR
Konia
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications*; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D020927:Dexmedetomidine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006024:Glycopyrrolate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
D000700:Analgesics; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D020927:Dexmedetomidine; D007649:Ketamine; D006024:Glycopyrrolate
Autism; Dexmedetomidine; Sedation; Uncooperative adult