A Pilot Study of Ketamine versus Midazolam/Fentanyl Sedation in Children Undergoing GI Endoscopy

Background. Ketamine sedation has been found superior by physician report to traditional sedation regimens for pediatric endoscopy. Goal. To objectively compare sedation with ketamine versus midazolam/fentanyl for children undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. Study. Patients received one of two re...

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Main Authors: Jenifer R. Lightdale, Paul D. Mitchell, Meghan E. Fredette, Lisa B. Mahoney, Steven E. Zgleszewski, Lisa Scharff, Victor L. Fox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/623710