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Comparative Evaluation of Effect, Onset & Duration of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Vs Midazolam for Paediatric Sedation During Diagnostic CT Scan

Ashwin Sonkamble null, Somiya Gautam 1 null, Ashwin Sonkamble 2 null, Poornima Sonkamble 3 null, Usha Badole 4 null

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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 9(3):p 119-123, May-June 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.9322.10

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Somiya Gautam, Ashwin Sonkamble, Poornima Sonkamble, et al./Comparative Evaluation of Effect, Onset & Duration of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Vs Midazolam for Paediatrics Sedation During Diagnostic CT Scan/ Indian J Anesth Analg. 2022;9(3)119-123
 

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Received : April 25, 2022         Accepted : May 26, 2022          Published : June 20, 2022

Abstract

Background: Separation anxiety among children is common and normal.Children undergoing radiological imaging studies often require sedation to avoid panic episodes & severe anxiety for induction of Anaesthesia. It is important for the child to lie still during the scanning procedure & mostly we find it difficult for the children to keep still during a CT scan, which is usually about 10–15 minutes. This study aimed at comparing and evaluating the efficacy of use of intranasally administered Dexmedetomidine Vs intranasal midazolam for paediatric sedation undergoing diagnostic CT scan studies.

Methods: 100 paediatric patients within age group 1-10 years were divided into 2 groups of 50 patients each, Group I & II respectively, were given either intranasal Dexmedetomidine or Intranasal Midazolam. The depth of sedation was assessed by using University of Michigan sedation scale.

Results: This study concluded that Intranasal Dexmedetomidine is superior & more effective than Midazolam for pediatric sedation.

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This research received no funding.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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Acknowledgements

We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Somiya Gautam, Ashwin Sonkamble, Poornima Sonkamble, et al./Comparative Evaluation of Effect, Onset & Duration of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Vs Midazolam for Paediatrics Sedation During Diagnostic CT Scan/ Indian J Anesth Analg. 2022;9(3)119-123
 

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Received Accepted Published
April 25, 2022 May 26, 2022 June 20, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.9322.10

Keywords

:Intranasal;Dexmedetomidine;Midaolam;Pediatrics;Children;Sedation;CScan

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Received April 25, 2022
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