Open AccessComparison of intranasal dexmedetomidine compared to midazolam as a premedication in pediatrics with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac catheterization
Author(s) -
Medhat Mikhail Messeha,
Gamal Z. El-Morsy
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_119_17
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , premedication , medicine , midazolam , anesthesia , sedation , cardiac catheterization , heart rate , nasal administration , sedative , surgery , blood pressure , pharmacology
The intranasal route is a reliable way to administer preanesthetics and sedatives to children. The aim of this study was to compare the anxiolytic and sedative effect of intranasal dexmedetomidine and midazolam as a premedication in pediatrics with simple congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac catheterization.