2020•Pain anesthesia and intensive careOpen access

INTRANASAL DEXMEDETOMIDINE AS EFFECTIVE PREMEDICATION IN CHILDREN

Д. О. Покришень, В. Т. ДЖУС, А. С. МУДРИЙ, В. М. ПИСАНКО

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Sedative premedication is an essential component of pediatric anaesthesia. Intranasal dexmedetomidine is increasingly being used for procedural sedation and premedication in children. This article provides literature review and presents our own experience regarding application of dexmedetomidine as premedication before surgical interventions in children. Evidence, clinical recommendations and obtained data suggest that intranasal dexmedetomidine is an effective and safe alternative to traditional premedication in children.

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Key concepts: Dexmedetomidine, Premedication, Sedation, Medicine, Anesthesia, Sedative, Nasal administration, Pharmacology