Objectives: This study was oriented to investigate the current situation of Syrian medical staff working in different fields and their response regarding the preventive procedures. Material and Methods: Questionnaire was designed according to the World Health Organization guidelines and recommendations, addressing the preventive measures, which must be followed by healthcare workers to protect themselves and their community against COVID-19. The participation in the study was average as 1339 participants from medical staff (596 males and 743 females) have filled the questionnaire. Results: The results displayed high percentages of commitment in general regarding preventive measures followed (health rules, personal protective equipment, and disinfection) for all healthcare workers. The proportions of responses were varied depending on job nature. In addition, the highest range of percentage of self-evaluation was 50–75% for all medical staff. Conclusion: Based on the filled information, the study showed relatively good commitment to the preventive procedures by healthcare workers to control COVID-19 and prevents its spread in the community.
Background. Psychological methods are the preferred behavior management techniques (BMTs) for children in the dental clinical set. However, sometimes they are not successful. On such occasions, pharmacological methods can be good alternatives. Intravenous sedation is one of these methods, which are very useful in behavior management. It is highly effective when applied appropriately.Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous sedation using dexmedetomidine in comparison with ketamine and atropine in uncooperative children during dental treatment.Material and methods. The study was performed on 40 healthy uncooperative children aged 2-6 years. They were equally and randomly divided into 2 groups: group D -intravenous dexmedetomidine with a loading dose of 1 µg/kg body weight (b.w.), which was followed by 0.2 µg/kg b.w./h via continuous infusion; and group K -intravenous ketamine 2 mg/kg b.w. with atropine 0.01 mg/kg b.w. Vital signs, recovery time and adverse effects were all recorded. Behavior was also evaluated using the Ohio State University Behavioral Rating Scale (OSUBRS).Results. Statistically significant differences appeared in the degree of behavior between the 2 groups (p = 0.03). Group D did better than group K. The mean recovery time was shorter in group D than in group K, but there were no statistically significant differences (p = 0.12). No side effects, episodes of cardiovascular or respiratory instability were reported in either group.Conclusions. The use of intravenous sedation in managing uncooperative children is more effective with dexmedetomidine than with ketamine. The addition of atropine as an adjunct to intravenous ketamine sedation helps in preventing complications. Cite asHammadyeh AR, Altinawi MK, Rostom F. Comparison of two intravenous sedation techniques for use in pediatric dentistry: A randomized controlled trial. Dent Med Probl.
Objectives: Dental procedures are always associated with some degree of anxiety, and children are usually more prone to it. General anesthesia may have to be used in more complex procedures, but many dental procedures can successfully be undertaken with therapeutic sedation. The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of oral sedation using dexmedetomidine in comparison with ketamine in the management of uncooperative pediatric patients during dental treatment. Methodology: A randomized clinical trial was carried out on 40 ASA physical status-I children aged 2-6 y to investigate the effect of using dexmedetomidine and ketamine with atropine for sedation. The children were equally and randomly divided into two groups: Group K: received oral ketamine 5 mg/kg with atropine 0.01 mg/kg, and Group D: received oral dexmedetomidine 3 µg/kg. Recovery time, vital signs, and side effects were all recorded. Behavior rating was also assessed using the Ohio State University Behavioral Rating Scale (OSUBRS). Results: The children in Group D were more sedated than in Group K, but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.22). The median recovery time was significantly shorter in Group D than in Group K (p = 0.003). No adverse effects, episodes of respiratory or cardiovascular instability were noted in either groups. Conclusions: Oral dexmedetomidine is equally effective to oral ketamine for sedation in children undergoing outpatient dental procedures, but has relatively a shorter recovery time. Citation: Hammadyeh A, Altinawi M, Rostom F. Two oral sedation regimens in pediatric dentistry: a randomized controlled trial. Anaesth pain & intensive care 2019;23(4)__
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