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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 6/2024

11-04-2024 | Midazolam | Scientific Letter

Efficacy and Safety of Low Dose Midazolam and Ketamine for Sedation During Invasive Procedures in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology

Authors: Abinaya Sethupathy, Vinod Gunasekaran, Suresh Chelliah, Meganathan Pachamuthu, Senguttuvan Duraisamy

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2024

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To the Editor: Children undergoing invasive procedures need procedural sedoanalgesia to reduce anxiety and fear [1, 2]. Non-anesthesiologists trained in pediatric advanced life support can provide cost-effective sedation outside the operating room [3]. In this study, we assessed the efficacy and safety of administering a low dose of the midazolam-ketamine combination during invasive procedures conducted outside the operating room. …
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Title
Efficacy and Safety of Low Dose Midazolam and Ketamine for Sedation During Invasive Procedures in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology
Authors
Abinaya Sethupathy
Vinod Gunasekaran
Suresh Chelliah
Meganathan Pachamuthu
Senguttuvan Duraisamy
Publication date
11-04-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2024
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05128-8

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