Continuous Infusion of Dexmedetomidine for Maintenance of Sedation in an Aggressive Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Emergency Department.
Children (Basel)
; 11(7)2024 Jul 09.
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| ID: mdl-39062282
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The treatment of aggressive behavior and agitation in pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the emergency department is topical and challenging. CASE PRESENTATION We described an adolescent with autism spectrum disorder treated ten times in the pediatric emergency department for severe episodes of aggressiveness and agitation. After resolving the acute phase of these behavioural crises, sedation was maintained with a continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine to prevent the resurgence of agitation and to organize discharge properly, considering the family's needs. The continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine allowed the patient to remain asleep most of the time during his stay at the emergency department. No adverse events were recorded.CONCLUSIONS:
The continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine could represent a safe and valuable tool to facilitate the permanence of the patient in the PED.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Children (Basel)
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy
Country of publication:
Switzerland