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Sedation trends in the 21st century: the transition to dexmedetomidine for radiological imaging studies
Author(s) -
MASON KEIRA P.
Publication year - 2010
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.1460-9592.2009.03224.x
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , sedation , medicine , radiological weapon , radiological imaging , intensive care unit , intensive care medicine , medical physics , anesthesia , radiology
Summary Sedation for radiological imaging studies encompasses the majority of all sedation‐related procedures outside of the intensive care unit. This review will follow the evolution of pediatric sedation for radiological imaging studies in North America as well as the transition of sedation services from the oversight of radiologists to those of other providers. The evolving options for sedation agents will be reviewed, with attention given to examining the advantages, limitations, and risks of replacing the standard sedatives with dexmedetomidine.