Intramuscular compared to intravenous midazolam for paediatric sedation: A study on cardiopulmonary safety and effectiveness

Intramuscular compared to intravenous midazolam for paediatric sedation: A study on cardiopulmonary safety and effectiveness

Background: Sedation in children remains a controversial issue in emergency departments (ED). Midazolam, as a benzodiazepine is widely used for procedural sedation among paediatrics. We compared the effectiveness and safety of two forms of midazolam prescription; intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (...

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Main Authors: Mohammad-Reza Ghane, Hamid-Reza Javadzadeh, Sadrollah Mahmoudi, Bita Najafian, Amin Saburi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Midazolam
safety
sedation
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2014;volume=11;issue=3;spage=219;epage=224;aulast=Ghane

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