Open AccessIntramuscular compared to intravenous midazolam for paediatric sedation: A study on cardiopulmonary safety and effectiveness
Author(s) -
Mohammad-Reza Ghane,
Hamid Reza Javadzadeh,
Sadrollah Mahmoudi,
Bita Najafian,
Amin Saburi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.137329
Subject(s) - medicine , midazolam , sedation , anesthesia , sedative , heart rate , complication , blood pressure , respiratory rate , euphoriant , emergency department , surgery , psychiatry
Sedation in children remains a controversial issue in emergency departments (ED). Midazolam, as a benzodiazepine is widely used for procedural sedation among paediatrics. We compared the effectiveness and safety of two forms of midazolam prescription; intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV).