A comparison of oral midazolam and oral dexmedetomidine as premedication in pediatric anesthesia

A comparison of oral midazolam and oral dexmedetomidine as premedication in pediatric anesthesia

Context: Oral premedication is widely used in pediatric anesthesia to provide preoperative anxiolysis and ensure smooth induction. Midazolam is currently the most commonly used premedicant, but newer drugs such as the α2-agonists have emerged as alternatives for premedication in children. Aims: The...

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Main Authors: V Jannu, R S Mane, M G Dhorigol, C S Sanikop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Dexmedetomidine; midazolam; pediatric anesthesia; premedication
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2016;volume=10;issue=4;spage=390;epage=394;aulast=Jannu

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