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Peganc Nunčič K, Neubauer D, Oražem Mrak J, Perković Benedik M, Mahne U, Bizjak N, Rener Primec Z, Šuštar N, Butenko T, Vrščaj E, Osredkar D. Melatonin vs. dexmedetomidine for sleep induction in children before electroencephalography. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1362918. [PMID: 38725985 PMCID: PMC11079286 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1362918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background and objectives In children requiring electroencephalography (EEG), sleep recording can provide crucial information. As EEG recordings during spontaneous sleep are not always possible, pharmacological sleep-inducing agents are sometimes required. The aim of the study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of melatonin (Mel) and dexmedetomidine (Dex; intranasal and sublingual application) for sleep induction prior to EEG. Methods In this prospective randomized study, 156 consecutive patients aged 1-19 years were enrolled and randomized by draw into melatonin group (Mel; n = 54; dose: 0.1 mg/kg), dexmedetomidine (Dex) sublingual group (DexL; n = 51; dose: 3 mcg/kg) or dexmedetomidine intranasal group (DexN; n = 51; dose: 3 mcg/kg). We compared the groups in several parameters regarding efficacy and safety and also carried out a separate analysis for a subgroup of patients with complex behavioral problems. Results Sleep was achieved in 93.6% of participants after the first application of the drug and in 99.4% after the application of another if needed. Mel was effective as the first drug in 83.3% and Dex in 99.0% (p < 0.001); in the subgroup of patients with complex developmental problems Mel was effective in 73.4% and Dex in 100% (p < 0.001). The patients fell asleep faster after intranasal application of Dex than after sublingual application (p = 0.006). None of the patients had respiratory depression, bradycardia, desaturation, or hypotension. Conclusions Mel and Dex are both safe for sleep induction prior to EEG recording in children. Dex is more effective compared to Mel in inducing sleep, also in the subgroup of children with complex behavioral problems. Clinical Trial Registration Dexmedetomidine and Melatonin for Sleep Induction for EEG in Children, NCT04665453.
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- Katja Peganc Nunčič
- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, Center for Developmental Neuroscience, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, Center for Developmental Neuroscience, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, Center for Developmental Neuroscience, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, Center for Developmental Neuroscience, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Eizaga Rebollar R, García Palacios MV, Fernández Riobó MC, Torres Morera LM. Dexmedetomidine and perioperative analgesia in children. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2022; 69:487-492. [PMID: 36100555 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an anaesthetic agent that mimics natural deep sleep and produces minimal cardiorespiratory depression. As such, it is a very valuable option in the management of such a challenging population as paediatric patients. The main objective of this mini review was to evaluate the role of DEX as a perioperative analgesic in children receiving anaesthesia. We searched Google, Pubmed, Embase and the Cochrane Library for articles published between 2010 and 2021, and reviewed various of aspects of DEX, such as pharmacology, effectiveness, safety, and the most recent evidence on its clinical use as an analgesic in paediatric anaesthesia. We also include a cost estimate of perioperative analgesia with DEX.
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- R Eizaga Rebollar
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, Spain.
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- Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, Spain
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Kaplan E, Shifeldrim A, Kraus D, Weissbach A, Kadmon G, Milkh R, Nahum E. Intranasal dexmedetomidine vs oral triclofos sodium for sedation of children with autism undergoing electroencephalograms. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2022; 37:19-24. [PMID: 35016051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sedation may be necessary for performing electroencephalograms in children with autistic spectrum disorder, however, our sedation success rate using triclofos sodium (TFS) is limited. Intra-nasal dexmedetomidine (IN-DEX) may be a superior sedative for these children. OBJECTIVE Compare IN-DEX with TFS for sedation efficacy, resistance to drug delivery and adverse events in children with autism undergoing an electroencephalogram. STUDY DESIGN A single center, prospective observational study of children with autism sedated for electroencephalograms using IN-DEX compared to an age matched, historic group of children with autism, sedated for electroencephalograms using TFS. RESULTS Characteristics of 41 IN-DEX sedations were compared to 41 TFS sedations in 82 ASD children. Epileptiform discharges were demonstrated in 23/82 (28%) of children in the cohort. Sedation depth by UMSS was significantly deeper in the IN-DEX group (2.49 ± 0.78 vs. 1.41 ± 0.89, p < 0.001). Electroencephalogram quality demonstrated less motion artifact in the IN-DEX group (1.75 ± 0.76 vs. 2.18 ± 0.88, p < 0.001). The rate of very poor or sedation failure was significantly lower in the IN-DEX group (17% vs 56.1%, p < 0.001), RR = 0.3 (95% CI 0.15 to 0.63, p < 0.001). No major adverse events were documented in either group. Bradycardia occurred in 8/41(19.5%) of children in IN-DEX group and none in TFS group (p = 0.003). Hypotension or poor perfusion were not demonstrated in either group. CONCLUSION In children with autism undergoing electroencephalograms, IN-DEX was more tolerable than TFS, induced deeper sedation with a greater success rate, and improved electroencephalogram quality. Both sedatives were equally safe in this population.
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- Eytan Kaplan
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel; Pediatric Sedation Services, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Pediatric Sedation Services, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Institute of Neurology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Sedation Services, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Eizaga Rebollar R, García Palacios MV, Del Carmen Fernández Riobó M, Torres Morera LM. Dexmedetomidine & perioperative analgesia in children. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2021; 69:S0034-9356(21)00144-4. [PMID: 34049712 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2021.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an anaesthetic agent that mimics natural deep sleep and produces minimal cardiorespiratory depression. As such, it is a very valuable option in the management of such a challenging population as paediatric patients. The main objective of this mini review was to evaluate the role of DEX as a perioperative analgesic in children receiving anaesthesia. We searched Google, Pubmed, Embase and the Cochrane Library for articles published between 2010 and 2021, and reviewed various of aspects of DEX, such as pharmacology, effectiveness, safety, and the most recent evidence on its clinical use as an analgesic in paediatric anaesthesia. We also include a cost estimate of perioperative analgesia with DEX.
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- R Eizaga Rebollar
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, España.
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- Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Mar, Cádiz, España
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Gan L, Zhao X, Chen X. The Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation and Postoperative Behaviors in Pediatric Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Pharmacother 2021; 56:16-26. [PMID: 33913336 DOI: 10.1177/10600280211009845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric population as well as whether the results met the information required to draw conclusions. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy evaluation of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation and postoperative behaviors in a pediatric population. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane library, Web of Science and Ovid MEDLINE were searched to obtain randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing dexmedetomidine with control medicine and comparing different doses of dexmedetomidine. RESULTS There were a total of 16 RCTs for a total of 3240 patients. Dexmedetomidine slowed down the heart rate (HR; mean difference: -13.27; 95% CI: -16.41 to 10.14; P < 0.001) and reduced postoperative delirium (risk ratio [RR]: 0.31; 95% CI: 0.20-0.50; P < 0.001), the number of pain patients (RR: 0.48; 95% CI: 0.30-0.75; P = 0.002), and desaturation (RR: 0.34; 95% CI: 0.13-0.89; P = 0.03) compared with the control group. The limitation was that it was difficult to determine the range of low- and high-dose dexmedetomidine. CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE Dexmedetomidine slowed down intraoperative HR within the normal range, which might reduce myocardial oxygen consumption. It reduced postoperative pain and postoperative complications: delirium and desaturation. Dexmedetomidine showed no dose-dependent increase in the procedural sedation time of pediatric patients. Clinically, dexmedetomidine can improve pediatric procedural sedation and postoperative behavior, and it can be considered as a related medicine for safety in pediatric surgery.
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Sfriso F, Bonardi CM, Viaggi F, Sartori S, Boniver C, Martinolli F, Da Dalt L, Frigo AC, Mazza A, Amigoni A. Dexmedetomidine for EEG sedation in children with behavioral disorders. Acta Neurol Scand 2020; 142:493-500. [PMID: 32501525 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sedation with dexmedetomidine, a highly selective α2-agonist with sedative effect, for EEG recording in children with behavioral disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS Prospective observational study on children with behavioral disorders undergoing EEG at the Pediatric Hospital in Padova, Italy. A 2 mcg/kg intravenous bolus of dexmedetomidine was administered, followed by a 1-2 mcg/kg/h infusion. If necessary, bolus was repeated up to 3 times to reach the target level of sedation, assessed by Pediatric Sedation State Scale. Patients were fully monitored before, during and after the procedure until complete recovery. EEG recording quality, and caregivers' satisfaction were collected. Any adverse effect was registered using SIVA score. RESULTS For this preliminary study, 19 patients were enrolled. EEG was successfully completed in all of them. Mean total dose of dexmedetomidine was 3.7 ± 1.7 mcg/kg. Adequate sedation was achieved within 11.9 ± 8 minutes. Mean time to first awakening was 30.9 ± 36.9 minutes and time to complete recovery 113.3 ± 92.7 minutes. Adverse effects (hypotension, bradycardia) were reported in 10 patients, all classified as "minor." EEG recording quality was good or excellent. Parents' satisfaction was high in all the interviewed families. CONCLUSIONS Intravenous dexmedetomidine as a single drug showed an excellent efficacy and good safety profile for EEG recording in children with behavioral disorders.
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- Francesca Sfriso
- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Neurology Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health Unit, Padova University School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Woman's and Child's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Dexmedetomidine: What's New for Pediatrics? A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092724. [PMID: 32846947 PMCID: PMC7565844 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Over the past few years, despite the lack of approved pediatric labelling, dexmedetomidine’s (DEX) use has become more prevalent in pediatric clinical practice as well as in research trials. Its respiratory-sparing effects and bioavailability by various routes are only some of the valued features of DEX. In recent years the potential organ-protective effects of DEX, with the possibility for preserving neurocognitive function, has put it in the forefront of clinical and bench research. This comprehensive review focused on the pediatric literature but presents relevant, supporting adult and animal studies in order to detail the recent growing body of literature around the pharmacology, end-organ effects, organ-protective effects, alternative routes of administration, synergetic effects, and clinical applications, with considerations for the future.
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Joo EY, Kim YJ, Park YS, Park J, Song MH, Hahm KD, Choi IC. Intramuscular dexmedetomidine and oral chloral hydrate for pediatric sedation for electroencephalography: A propensity score-matched analysis. Paediatr Anaesth 2020; 30:584-591. [PMID: 32107813 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intramuscular dexmedetomidine can be used for pediatric sedation without requiring intravenous access and has advantages for electroencephalography by inducing natural sleep pathway, but only a limited number of studies compared the efficacy of intramuscular dexmedetomidine with oral chloral hydrate. AIMS To compare the efficacy and safety of intramuscular dexmedetomidine and oral chloral hydrate used for sedation during electroencephalography in pediatric patients. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of pediatric patients who underwent sedation for electroencephalography between January 2015 and December 2016. Initial doses of dexmedetomidine and chloral hydrate were 3 mcg/kg and 50 mg/kg, respectively; second doses (1 mcg/kg and 50 mg/kg, respectively) were administered if adequate sedation was not achieved. Demographic data, time of sedative administration, time of sedation and awakening, and time of arrival at recovery room and discharge were analyzed. RESULTS Out of a total of 1239 patients, 125 patients had received dexmedetomidine and 1114 had received chloral hydrate. After 1:1 propensity score matching, the dexmedetomidine and chloral hydrate groups each had 118 patients. Testing completion rate with a single dose of medication was higher in the dexmedetomidine group (91.5% vs 71.2%; mean difference [95% CI] 20.3 [10.8-29.9]; P < .0001; Pearson chi-square value = 16.09). Sedation onset time was shorter in the dexmedetomidine group as well (16.6 ± 13.0 minutes vs 41.5 ± 26.8 minutes; mean difference [95% CI] 24.8 [19.1-30.6]; P < .0001; T = 8.27). On the contrary, the duration of recovery was longer in the dexmedetomidine group (35.5 ± 40.2 minutes vs 18.5 ± 30.7 minutes; mean difference [95% CI] 18.6 [8.8-28.5]; P = .0002; T = -2.82). Total residence time was not significantly different between the two groups (125.8 ± 40.6 minutes vs 122.1 ± 42.2 minutes, mean difference [95% CI] 5.21 [6.1-16.5], P = .3665 T = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Intramuscular dexmedetomidine showed higher sedation success rate and shorter time to achieving the desired sedation level compared with oral chloral hydrate and thus may be an effective alternative for oral chloral hydrate in pediatric patients requiring sedation for electroencephalography.
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- Eun-Young Joo
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kaplan E, Daka A, Weissbach A, Kraus D, Kadmon G, Milkh R, Nahum E. Triclofos Sodium for Pediatric Sedation in Non-Painful Neurodiagnostic Studies. Paediatr Drugs 2019; 21:371-378. [PMID: 31292919 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-019-00346-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Triclofos sodium (TFS) has been used for many years in children as a sedative for painless medical procedures. It is physiologically and pharmacologically similar to chloral hydrate, which has been censured for use in children with neurocognitive disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of TFS sedation in a pediatric population with a high rate of neurocognitive disability. METHODS The database of the neurodiagnostic institute of a tertiary academic pediatric medical center was retrospectively reviewed for all children who underwent sedation with TFS in 2014. Data were collected on demographics, comorbidities, neurologic symptoms, sedation-related variables, and outcome. RESULTS The study population consisted of 869 children (58.2% male) of median age 25 months (range 5-200 months); 364 (41.2%) had neurocognitive diagnoses, mainly seizures/epilepsy, hypotonia, or developmental delay. TFS was used for routine electroencephalography in 486 (53.8%) patients and audiometry in 401 (46.2%). Mean (± SD) dose of TFS was 50.2 ± 4.9 mg/kg. Median time to sedation was 45 min (range 5-245), and median duration of sedation was 35 min (range 5-190). Adequate sedation depth was achieved in 769 cases (88.5%). Rates of sedation-related adverse events were low: apnea, 0; desaturation ≤ 90%, 0.2% (two patients); and emesis, 0.35% (three patients). None of the children had hemodynamic instability or signs of poor perfusion. There was no association between desaturations and the presence of hypotonia or developmental delay. CONCLUSION TFS, when administered in a controlled and monitored environment, may be safe for use in children, including those with underlying neurocognitive disorders.
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- Eytan Kaplan
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, 4920235, Petach Tikva, Israel. .,Pediatric Sedation Services, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel. .,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, 4920235, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Neurology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, 4920235, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Pediatric Sedation Services, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, 4920235, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Carlone G, Trombetta A, Amoroso S, Poropat F, Barbi E, Cozzi G. Intramuscular Dexmedetomidine, a Feasible Option for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Needing Urgent Procedural Sedation. Pediatr Emerg Care 2019; 35:e116-e117. [PMID: 31157751 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Giorgia Carlone
- University of Trieste Trieste, Italy Emergency Department Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy University of Trieste Trieste, Italy. and Emergency Department Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy Emergency Department Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy
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Mason KP, Seth N. The pearls of pediatric sedation: polish the old and embrace the new. Minerva Anestesiol 2019; 85:1105-1117. [PMID: 31124622 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.19.13547-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Over the past decade, as the complexity and breadth of pediatric procedures increases, the actual choices of approved sedatives have remained relatively stagnant. Since the introduction of midazolam, there has not been a sedative approved for pediatric labelling until December 2018. This December, the European approval of ADV6209 (Ozalin) for pediatric usage marked the newest addition to the pediatric sedative armamentarium in over a decade. This review is timely and significant because it will provide a balanced evaluation of the most common sedatives in use today, the most recent sedative to be approved and, most importantly, a critical look at the literature supporting the latest approaches to the most commonly performed procedures.
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- Keira P Mason
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA -
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- Evelina London Children's Hospital, London, UK
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Mason KP, Kelhoffer ER, Prescilla R, Mehta M, Root JC, Young VJ, Robinson F, Veselis RA. Feasibility of measuring memory response to increasing dexmedetomidine sedation in children. Br J Anaesth 2018; 118:254-263. [PMID: 28100530 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aew421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The memory effect of dexmedetomidine has not been prospectively evaluated in children. We evaluated the feasibility of measuring memory and sedation responses in children during dexmedetomidine sedation for non-painful radiological imaging studies. Secondarily, we quantified changes in memory in relation to the onset of sedation. METHODS A 10 min bolus of dexmedetomidine (2 mcg kg-1) was given to children as they named simple line drawings every five s. The absence of sedation was identified as any verbal response, regardless of correctness. After recovery, recognition memory was tested with correct Yes/No recognitions (50% novel pictures) and was matched to sedation responses during the bolus period (subsequent memory paradigm). RESULTS Of 64 accruals, 30 children (mean [SD]6.1 (1.2) yr, eight male) received dexmedetomidine and completed all study tasks. Individual responses were able to be modelled successfully in the 30 children completing all the study tasks, demonstrating feasibility of this approach. Children had 50% probability of verbal response at five min 40 s after infusion start, whereas 50% probability of subsequent recognition memory occurred sooner at four min five s. CONCLUSIONS Quantifying memory and sedation effects during dexmedetomidine infusion in verbal children was possible and demonstrated that memory function was present until shortly before verbal unresponsiveness occurred. This is the first study to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on memory in children. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT 02354378.
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- K P Mason
- Department of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Psychology in Anesthesiology, Neurocognitve Research Lab, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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Khurmi N, Patel P, Kraus M, Trentman T. Pharmacologic Considerations for Pediatric Sedation and Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room: A Review for Anesthesia and Non-Anesthesia Providers. Paediatr Drugs 2017; 19:435-446. [PMID: 28597354 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-017-0241-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Understanding the pharmacologic options for pediatric sedation outside the operating room will allow practitioners to formulate an ideal anesthetic plan, allaying anxiety and achieving optimal immobilization while ensuring rapid and efficient recovery. The authors identified relevant medical literature by searching PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for English language publications covering a period from 1984 to 2017. Search terms included pediatric anesthesia, pediatric sedation, non-operating room sedation, sedation safety, and pharmacology. As a narrative review of common sedation/anesthesia options, the authors elected to focus on studies, reviews, and case reports that show clinical relevance to modern day sedation/anesthesia practice. A variety of pharmacologic agents are available for sedation/anesthesia in pediatrics, including midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine, dexmedetomidine, etomidate, and propofol. Dosing ranges reported are a combination of what is discussed in the reviewed literature and text books along with personal recommendations based on our own practice. Several reports reveal that ketofol (a combination of ketamine and propofol) is quite popular for short, painful procedures. Fospropofol is a newer-generation propofol that may confer advantages over regular propofol. Remimazolam combines the pharmacologic effects of remifentanil and midazolam. A variety of etomidate derivatives such as methoxycarbonyl-etomidate, carboetomidate, methoxycarbonyl-carboetomidate, and cyclopropyl-methoxycarbonyl metomidate are in development stages. The use of nitrous oxide as a mild sedative, analgesic, and amnestic agent is gaining popularity, especially in the ambulatory setting. Utilizing a dedicated and experienced team to provide sedation enhances safety. Furthermore, limiting sedation plans to single-agent pharmacy appears to be safer than using multi-agent plans.
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- Narjeet Khurmi
- Mayo Clinic Arizona, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85054, USA.
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- Mayo Clinic Arizona, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85054, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Arizona, 5777 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85054, USA
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Yuen VM, Li BL, Cheuk DK, Leung MKM, Hui TWC, Wong IC, Lam WW, Choi SW, Irwin MG. A randomised controlled trial of oral chloral hydrate vs. intranasal dexmedetomidine before computerised tomography in children. Anaesthesia 2017; 72:1191-1195. [PMID: 28741653 DOI: 10.1111/anae.13981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- V. M. Yuen
- Department of Anaesthesiology; Hong Kong Children's Hospital; Hong Kong China
- Department of Anaesthesiology; Queen Mary Hospital; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre and the Guangzhou Medical University; Guangzhou China
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- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine; Queen Mary Hospital; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Queen Mary Hospital; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Queen Mary Hospital; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Radiology; Queen Mary Hospital; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong China
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Mikhail M, Sabri K, Levin AV. Effect of anesthesia on intraocular pressure measurement in children. Surv Ophthalmol 2017; 62:648-658. [PMID: 28438591 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2017.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Measurement of the intraocular pressure (IOP) is central to the diagnosis and management of pediatric glaucoma. An examination under anesthesia is often necessary in pediatric patients. Different agents used for sedation or general anesthesia have varied effects on IOP. Hemodynamic factors, methods of airway management, tonometry technique, and body positioning can all affect IOP measurements. The most accurate technique is one that reflects the awake IOP. We review factors affecting IOP measurements in the pediatric population and provide recommendations on the most accurate means to measure IOP under anesthesia based on the present literature.
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- Mikel Mikhail
- Department of Ophthalmology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster Pediatric Surgery Research Collaborative, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster Pediatric Eye Research Group, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation in Children, a Suitable Alternative to Chloral Hydrate. Paediatr Drugs 2017; 19:107-111. [PMID: 28275979 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-017-0217-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Sedation is often required for children undergoing diagnostic procedures. Chloral hydrate has been one of the sedative drugs most used in children over the last 3 decades, with supporting evidence for its efficacy and safety. Recently, chloral hydrate was banned in Italy and France, in consideration of evidence of its carcinogenicity and genotoxicity. Dexmedetomidine is a sedative with unique properties that has been increasingly used for procedural sedation in children. Several studies demonstrated its efficacy and safety for sedation in non-painful diagnostic procedures. Dexmedetomidine's impact on respiratory drive and airway patency and tone is much less when compared to the majority of other sedative agents. Administration via the intranasal route allows satisfactory procedural success rates. Studies that specifically compared intranasal dexmedetomidine and chloral hydrate for children undergoing non-painful procedures showed that dexmedetomidine was as effective as and safer than chloral hydrate. For these reasons, we suggest that intranasal dexmedetomidine could be a suitable alternative to chloral hydrate.
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Shailaja S, Ray A, Ray S, Kirubakaran R. Dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation in children. Hippokratia 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010886.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Naseera Nagar ,Meppadi (PO) Wayanad Wayanad Kerala India 673577
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- St. John's Medical College and Hospital; Department of Psychiatry; Sarjapur Road Bangalore Karnataka India 560008
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- Christian Medical College; Cochrane South Asia, Prof. BV Moses Center for Evidence-Informed Health Care and Health Policy; Carman Block II Floor CMC Campus, Bagayam Vellore Tamil Nadu India 632002
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Gong M, Man Y, Fu Q. Incidence of bradycardia in pediatric patients receiving dexmedetomidine anesthesia: a meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pharm 2016; 39:139-147. [DOI: 10.1007/s11096-016-0411-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Update on pharmacological management of procedural sedation for children. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2016; 29 Suppl 1:S21-35. [DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Theitler J, Dassa D, Heyman E, Lahat E, Gandelman-Marton R. Feasibility of sleep-deprived EEG in children. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2016; 20:218-221. [PMID: 26774459 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2015.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Non-sedated EEG recording in children can be technically challenging, particularly when behavioral disorders are present. We aimed to assess the feasibility and the efficacy of non-sedated sleep-deprived EEG in children with behavioral disorders and in young children. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the EEG recordings and computerized medical records of all pediatric inpatients at least 2-month-old that had a sleep-deprived EEG during a 5-year period between 2009 and 2014. RESULTS We present the data of 261 children, 142 (54%) boys, mean age 7.9 ± 4.9 years, 67 (26%) aged 0.5-4 years. Behavioral disorders were reported in 38 (15%) of the patients. Mean recording duration was 50.8 ± 12.5 min, and mean sleep duration- 31.8 ± 15.2 min. Thirty-seven (14%) patients slept less than 15 min during the EEG, including 19 (7%) patients with no sleep during the recording. Sleep duration and the presence of interictal epileptiform discharges did not significantly differ between children with/without behavioral disorders and in those younger/older than 4 years. Patients that did not fall asleep during the EEG did not differ from the others regarding presence of behavioral disorders or age. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that non-sedated sleep-deprived EEG is feasible in young children and in those with behavioral disorders. Further studies are needed in order to better characterize the etiologies of sleepless pediatric sleep-deprived EEG recordings.
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- Jacques Theitler
- Electroencephalography Laboratory, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Electroencephalography Laboratory, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Electroencephalography Laboratory, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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Baier NM, Mendez SS, Kimm D, Velazquez AE, Schroeder AR. Intranasal dexmedetomidine: an effective sedative agent for electroencephalogram and auditory brain response testing. Paediatr Anaesth 2016; 26:280-5. [PMID: 26814037 DOI: 10.1111/pan.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Dexmedetomidine is an α2 agonist with sedative, anxiolytic, and analgesic properties. The intranasal (IN) route avoids the pain of intravenous (i.v.) catheter placement but limited literature exists on the use of IN dexmedetomidine. This study examines the effectiveness and safety of IN dexmedetomidine for sedation of patients undergoing electroencephalogram (EEG) and auditory brain response (ABR) testing. STUDY DESIGN This was a review of all outpatients sedated with IN dexmedetomidine for EEG or ABR between October 1, 2012 and October 1, 2014. An initial dose of 2.5-3 μg · kg(-1) IN dexmedetomidine was given with a repeat dose of 1-1.5 μg · kg(-1) IN if needed 30 min later. Prospectively entered patient information was extracted from a quality assurance database and additional information gathered via retrospective chart review. RESULTS Intranasal dexmedetomidine was used in 169 patients (EEG = 117, ABR = 52). First-dose success rates were 90.4% for ABR and 87.2% for EEG. Total success rates (with one or two doses of IN dexmedetomidine) were 100% for ABR and 99.1% for EEG. The median time to onset of sleep was 25 min (IQR, 20-32 min). The median duration of sedation was 107 min (IQR, 90-131 min). Adverse events included: 18 patients (10.7%) with hypotension which resolved without intervention, six patients with oxygen desaturation <90%, two of whom received supplemental oxygen, and one patient with an underlying upper airway abnormality who was treated with continuous positive airway pressure. CONCLUSIONS IN dexmedetomidine is an effective and noninvasive method of sedating children for EEG and ABR.
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- Nicole M Baier
- Department of Pediatrics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, USA
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Sedation for electroencephalography with dexmedetomidine or chloral hydrate: a comparative study on the qualitative and quantitative electroencephalogram pattern. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2016; 27:21-5. [PMID: 24823763 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sedation for electroencephalography in uncooperative patients is a controversial issue because majority of sedatives, hypnotics, and general anesthetics interfere with the brain's electrical activity. Chloral hydrate (CH) is typically used for this sedation, and dexmedetomidine (DEX) was recently tested because preliminary data suggest that this drug does not affect the electroencephalogram (EEG). The aim of the present study was to compare the EEG pattern during DEX or CH sedation to test the hypothesis that both drugs exert similar effects on the EEG. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 17 patients underwent 2 EEGs on 2 separate occasions, one with DEX and the other with CH. The EEG qualitative variables included the phases of sleep and the background activity. The EEG quantitative analysis was performed during the first 2 minutes of the second stage of sleep. The EEG quantitative variables included density, duration, and amplitude of the sleep spindles and absolute spectral power. RESULTS The results showed that the qualitative analysis, density, duration, and amplitude of sleep spindles did not differ between DEX and CH sedation. The power of the slow-frequency bands (δ and θ) was higher with DEX, but the power of the faster-frequency bands (α and β) was higher with CH. The total power was lower with DEX than with CH. CONCLUSIONS The differences of DEX and CH in EEG power did not change the EEG qualitative interpretation, which was similar with the 2 drugs. Other studies comparing natural sleep and sleep induced by these drugs are needed to clarify the clinical relevance of the observed EEG quantitative differences.
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Dexmedetomidine versus morphine infusion following laparoscopic bariatric surgery: effect on supplemental narcotic requirement during the first 24 h. Surg Endosc 2015; 30:3368-74. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4614-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2015] [Accepted: 07/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li BL, Ni J, Huang JX, Zhang N, Song XR, Yuen VM. Intranasal dexmedetomidine for sedation in children undergoing transthoracic echocardiography study--a prospective observational study. Paediatr Anaesth 2015; 25:891-6. [PMID: 25959165 DOI: 10.1111/pan.12687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intranasal dexmedetomidine has been used for sedation in children undergoing nonpainful procedures. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the success rate of intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation for children undergoing transthoracic echocardiography examination. METHODS This was a prospective observational study of 115 children under the age of 3 years undergoing echocardiography examination under sedation with intranasal dexmedetomidine at 3 mcg·kg(-1). RESULTS Of the 115 children, 100 (87%) had satisfactory sedation with intranasal dexmedetomidine. The mean onset time was 16.7 ± 7 min (range 5-50 min). The mean wake up time was 44.3 ± 15.1 min (range 12-123 min). The wake up time was significantly correlated with duration of procedure with R = 0.540 (P < 0.001). Aside from one patient who required oxygen supplementation, all children in this investigation had an acceptable heart rate and blood pressure and required no medical intervention. CONCLUSION Sedation by intranasal dexmedetomidine at 3 mcg·kg(-1) is associated with acceptable success rate in children undergoing echocardiography with no adverse events in this cohort.
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- Bi L Li
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Centre, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, Guangdong, China
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Giovannitti JA, Thoms SM, Crawford JJ. Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists: a review of current clinical applications. Anesth Prog 2015; 62:31-9. [PMID: 25849473 DOI: 10.2344/0003-3006-62.1.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 298] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The α-2 adrenergic receptor agonists have been used for decades to treat common medical conditions such as hypertension; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; various pain and panic disorders; symptoms of opioid, benzodiazepine, and alcohol withdrawal; and cigarette craving. (1) However, in more recent years, these drugs have been used as adjuncts for sedation and to reduce anesthetic requirements. This review will provide an historical perspective of this drug class, an understanding of pharmacological mechanisms, and an insight into current applications in clinical anesthesiology.
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Mason KP, Lönnqvist PA. Bradycardia in perspective-not all reductions in heart rate need immediate intervention. Paediatr Anaesth 2015; 25:44-51. [PMID: 25410284 DOI: 10.1111/pan.12584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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According to Wikipedia, the word 'bradycardia' stems from the Greek βραδύς, bradys, 'slow', and καρδία, kardia, 'heart'. Thus, the meaning of bradycardia is slow heart rate but not necessarily too slow heart rate. If looking at top endurance athletes they may have a resting heart rate in the very low thirties without needing emergent intervention with anticholinergics, isoprenaline, epinephrine, chest compressions or the insertion of an emergency pacemaker (Figure 1). In fact, they withstand these episodes without incident, accommodating with a compensatory increase in stroke volume to preserve and maintain cardiac output. With this in mind, it is difficult for the authors to fully understand and agree with the general sentiment amongst many pediatric anesthesiologists that all isolated bradycardia portends impending doom and must be immediately treated with resuscitative measures.
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- Keira P Mason
- Department of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Mason K. Challenges in paediatric procedural sedation: political, economic, and clinical aspects. Br J Anaesth 2014; 113 Suppl 2:ii48-62. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Pediatric sedation is an evolving field performed by an extensive list of specialties. Well-defined sedation systems within pediatric facilities are paramount to providing consistent, safe sedation. Pediatric sedation providers should be trained in the principles and practice of sedation, which include patient selection, pre-sedation assessment to determine risks during sedation, selection of optimal sedation medication, monitoring requirements, and post-sedation care. Training, credentialing, and continuing sedation education must be incorporated into sedation systems to verify and monitor the practice of safe sedation. Pediatric hospitalists represent a group of providers with extensive pediatric knowledge and skills who can safely provide pediatric sedation.
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- Yasmeen N Daud
- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, NWT9, St Louis, MO 63049, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, NWT9, St Louis, MO 63049, USA.
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Zhang X, Bai X. New therapeutic uses for an alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist--dexmedetomidine in pain management. Neurosci Lett 2013; 561:7-12. [PMID: 24373989 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2013.12.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 12/17/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Dexmedetomidine was initially approved for clinical use as a sedative. Its development in pain management has been limited. Dexmedetomidine has analgesic effects and analgesic-sparing properties, especially for patients with obstructed airways. Mixing dexmedetomidine with local anesthetics is a promising new avenue to enhance local anesthetics' effectiveness. Peripheral, spinal and supraspinal α(2A)-ARs are responsible for the analgesic function of dexmedetomidine. Animal studies have shown that antinociceptive synergism results from co-application of dexmedetomidine and opioids or local anesthetics. Dexmedetomidine has potential adverse effects such as hypotension and bradycardia. Therefore, dexmedetomidine is contraindicated for patients suffering from bradycardia or using β-adrenergic antagonists. Clinical trials of dexmedetomidine in chronic pain or hyperalgesia are lack.
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- Xia Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, 117# North Nanjing Street, Shenyang 110002, PR China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School & Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, 117# North Nanjing Street, Shenyang 110002, PR China.
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Mason KP, Robinson F, Fontaine P, Prescilla R. Dexmedetomidine Offers an Option for Safe and Effective Sedation for Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Children. Radiology 2013; 267:911-7. [DOI: 10.1148/radiol.13121232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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