Preanesthetic medication in children: A comparison of intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam

Background: Relieving preoperative anxiety is an important concern for the pediatric anesthesiologist. Midazolam has become the most frequently used premedication in children. However, new drugs such as the α2 -agonists have emerged as alternatives for premedication in pediatric anesthesia. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Ashraf M Ghali, Abdul Kader Mahfouz, Maher Al-Bahrani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2011;volume=5;issue=4;spage=387;epage=391;aulast=Ghali