Effectiveness of pharmacological procedural sedation in children with cerebral palsy undergoing botulinum toxin injection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Botulinum toxin injection (BTI) is a well-established therapeutic option for focal spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, the procedure is associated with significant anxiety, pain, and discomfort, highlighting the importance of using sedation and distraction techniques. To date,...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Pediatrics
Main Authors:	Veronica Lazzaretto, Egidio Barbi, Carolina Carraro, Marco Sutera, Fulvio Celsi, Francesca Peri, Luisa Zupin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-09-01
Subjects:	cerebral palsy botulinum toxin injection procedural sedation spasticity sedation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1610064/full