1995
DOI: 10.2214/ajr.165.4.7676992
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Sedation of children in radiology: time to wake up.

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“…A review of the literature conducted by Frush et al [8] that appeared in 1996 disclosed that virtually every article published to date dealt with patients in the pediatric age group. In an earlier article, Frush and Bisset [9] pointed out that other earlier articles dealt primarily with the safety and effectiveness of sedating agents, whereas later ones dealt with monitoring and management of patients. The scientific literature and the guidelines on sedation promulgated by the professional organizations have paid scant attention to the issue highlighted in the malpractice lawsuit described here: When and under what circumstances is it safe to discharge an adult outpatient who has been administered a sedating drug?…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A review of the literature conducted by Frush et al [8] that appeared in 1996 disclosed that virtually every article published to date dealt with patients in the pediatric age group. In an earlier article, Frush and Bisset [9] pointed out that other earlier articles dealt primarily with the safety and effectiveness of sedating agents, whereas later ones dealt with monitoring and management of patients. The scientific literature and the guidelines on sedation promulgated by the professional organizations have paid scant attention to the issue highlighted in the malpractice lawsuit described here: When and under what circumstances is it safe to discharge an adult outpatient who has been administered a sedating drug?…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It may be difficult to provide adequate sedation in young children, especially those with mental retardation, using antiepileptic drugs. In addition, special monitors and anesthesia equipment that will not cause interference in the MRI environment are needed (4,5) . However, this increases the cost of the system so monitoring is limited.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…ISSN Despite an increasing number of brief diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in paediatric imaging units, a generally accepted concept is lacking for the sedation and monitoring of children undergoing procedures that require sedation (1,2). Various sedative and hypnotic drugs and different routes of administration have been reported in the literature in order to alleviate anxiety and guarantee absolute rest (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14). In particular, general anaesthesia has been recommended for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in small children (5,7).…”
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