Comparison of Sublingual and Nasal Applications of Dexmedetomidine Premedication in Pediatric Patients

Introduction:Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists are used for premedication in the pediatric population to reduce separation anxiety and achieve smooth induction. The clinical effects of clonidine are similar in both oral and nasal routes. However, oral dexmedetomidine is not preferred because of its poor b...

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Main Authors: Leyla Kılınç, Ayşe Hancı, Hacer Şebnem Türk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2019-09-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://imj.galenos.com.tr/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/comparison-of-sublingual-and-nasal-applications-of/30567