Abstract
Oral midazolam has been the premedication of choice for healthy pediatric patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. However, undesirable adverse effects include respiratory depression, paradoxical reactions, and postoperative behavioral changes. Intranasal dexmedetomidine produces satisfactory preoperative sedation levels, facilitates parental separation, and has better analgesic properties than oral midazolam without respiratory depression.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Pediatric Premedication
Recommended Citation
Diaz, Valerie J. and Suarez, Keshia M., "A comparison of intranasal Dexmedetomidine and oral Midazolam as premedicants in the pediatric population" (2020). INRC (Congress). 7.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2020/posters_2020/7
Conference Name
31st International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2020
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A comparison of intranasal Dexmedetomidine and oral Midazolam as premedicants in the pediatric population
Virtual Event
Oral midazolam has been the premedication of choice for healthy pediatric patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. However, undesirable adverse effects include respiratory depression, paradoxical reactions, and postoperative behavioral changes. Intranasal dexmedetomidine produces satisfactory preoperative sedation levels, facilitates parental separation, and has better analgesic properties than oral midazolam without respiratory depression.