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Dexmedetomidine as the primary sedative agent for brain radiation therapy in a 21‐month old child
Author(s) -
SHUKRY MOHANAD,
RAMADHYANI USHA
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2005.01418.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dexmedetomidine , sedative , anesthesia , sedation
Summary Dexmedetomidine (Precedex TM ) is an α 2 adrenoceptor agonist which is gaining popularity as a sedative and anesthetic adjuvant. In this case report, dexmedetomidine was used safely and easily to provide sedation for 12 radiation‐therapy sessions in a pediatric patient. It provided smooth induction and fast recovery with minimal respiratory depression.