Evaluation of oral midazolam conscious sedation in different age groups in pediatric dentistry / 中华口腔医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
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(12): 770-772, 2010.
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en Chino
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To summarize the effect of oral midazolam sedation in a group of uncooperative patients in pediatric dentistry and analyze the influence of age on treatment results and safety.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Oral midazolam conscious sedation (dosages range 0.50 - 0.75 mg/kg) was applied to 109 uncooperative pediatric patients in outpatient department. The patients were divided into two age groups group A (under 3 years) and group B (over 3 years). Treatment results and safety were statistically analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The mean success rate was 71% (77/109), which was higher in group B [78% (54/69)] than in group A [58% (23/40)]. The incidence of adverse reactions was 17% (19/109), which was higher in group A [28% (11/40)] than in group B [12% (8/69)].</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Oral midazolam conscious sedation at a dosage range of 0.50 - 0.75 mg/kg is more effective and safe in pediatric dental patients over 3 years of age.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Midazolam
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Administración Oral
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Sedación Consciente
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Odontología Pediátrica
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Odontólogos
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Hipnóticos y Sedantes
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Anestesia Dental
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
Año:
2010
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