Airway Dimensions in Children with Neurological Disabilities During Dexmedetomidine and Propofol Sedation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study.

Airway dimensions were similar during dexmedetomidine and propofol sedation, except for the transverse diameters at soft palate, and for cross-sectional area difference at the base of tongue in spontaneously breathing children with neurological disabilities. Airway complications were less frequent and the quality of sedation was better with dexmedetomidine.