PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The review provides an update on pharmacological techniques for procedural sedation for children outside the operating room. RECENT FINDINGS: An increasing number of studies of propofol, ketamine, nitrous oxide, dexmedetomidine, and intranasal administration of drugs for procedural sedation of children continue to be reported. SUMMARY: Propofol and ketamine are commonly used for procedural sedation in children and the use of dexmedetomidine and nitrous oxide is increasing. Although the intravenous route remains the mainstay; intranasal drug administration is increasingly used for anxiolysis and moderate sedation.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The review provides an update on pharmacological techniques for procedural sedation for children outside the operating room. RECENT FINDINGS: An increasing number of studies of propofol, ketamine, nitrous oxide, dexmedetomidine, and intranasal administration of drugs for procedural sedation of children continue to be reported. SUMMARY:Propofol and ketamine are commonly used for procedural sedation in children and the use of dexmedetomidine and nitrous oxide is increasing. Although the intravenous route remains the mainstay; intranasal drug administration is increasingly used for anxiolysis and moderate sedation.
Authors: Jocelyn R Grunwell; Curtis Travers; Anne G Stormorken; Patricia D Scherrer; Corrie E Chumpitazi; Jana A Stockwell; Mark G Roback; Joseph Cravero; Pradip P Kamat Journal: Pediatr Crit Care Med Date: 2017-08 Impact factor: 3.624