Dexmedetomidine improves success of paediatric MRI sedation.

Thomas John JacksonDeborah DawesShaista AhmadDarren MartinCassandra Gyamtso

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood (2022)

Intranasal dexmedetomidine is an effective alternative to oral midazolam for sedation for MRI and as a rescue medication where chloral hydrate has been ineffective.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
cardiac surgery
diffusion weighted imaging
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
emergency department
healthcare
computed tomography