Dexmedetomidine Versus Pentobarbital for Pediatric Procedural Sedation
| Status: | Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Hospital |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 6 |
| Updated: | 6/30/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 2009 |
| End Date: | June 2010 |
Dexmedetomidine Versus Pentobarbital Sedation Protocol for Non-painful Procedural Sedation in Pediatrics
The investigators believe dexmedetomidine will provide superior sedation with reduced side
effects and reduced time to discharge compared with pentobarbital. The investigators have
developed sedation protocols with pentobarbital and dexmedetomidine in our ambulatory
procedure center. These protocols are both routinely used for sedation in our unit. The
investigators propose to study these two protocols in children ages 6 months to 6 years
presenting to the ambulatory procedure center for non-painful procedural sedation. The
investigators will compare failure of sedation, side effect profile, recovery and discharge
times between the two pharmacologic protocols.
effects and reduced time to discharge compared with pentobarbital. The investigators have
developed sedation protocols with pentobarbital and dexmedetomidine in our ambulatory
procedure center. These protocols are both routinely used for sedation in our unit. The
investigators propose to study these two protocols in children ages 6 months to 6 years
presenting to the ambulatory procedure center for non-painful procedural sedation. The
investigators will compare failure of sedation, side effect profile, recovery and discharge
times between the two pharmacologic protocols.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Requiring sedation for non-painful procedures
- Normal airway per exam
Exclusion Criteria:
- Congenital syndromes with known difficult airways
- Known difficult airway during past anesthesia or sedation experience
- Parent/guardian refusal of participation
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