Comparative study of intranasal midazolam and intravenous diazepam sedation for procedures and seizures.
Indian J Pediatr
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2006 Nov; 73(11): 975-8
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-78585
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intranasal midazolam for seizures and various procedures.METHODS:
Prospective randomized study. Total 125 children of all ages of either sex, for seizure episode (n-76) and various invasive and non-invasive procedures (n-49) received either intranasal midazolam (0.2 mg/Kg) or intravenous diazepam (0.3 mg/Kg). RESULTS. Mean time from arrival at hospital to starting treatment was significantly shorter in midazolam group compared to diazepam group [2.34+/-0.90; minute vs 4.61+/-1.08 minute p< 0.001]. Mean time to control seizures after arrival in hospital was significantly shorter in midazolam group compared to diazepam group [5.25+/-0.86 minute vs 6.51+/-1.06 minute p.CONCLUSION:
Midazolam by the intranasal route provides safe and equally effective non-invasive method of sedation for procedures and seizures.
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Assunto principal:
Convulsões
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Infusões Intravenosas
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Midazolam
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Administração Intranasal
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo observacional
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
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