October 1, 2005Radiology187 citations
View Full PaperAdverse Cardiovascular and Respiratory Events during Sedation of Pediatric Patients for Imaging Examinations
Structured PICO
Do single agent sedation regimens reduce adverse cardiovascular and respiratory events compared to multidrug regimens in pediatric patients undergoing imaging?
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Population
Pediatric patients undergoing sedation for imaging examinations
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Intervention
Single agent sedation
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Comparator
Multidrug sedation regimens
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Outcome
Adverse cardiovascular and respiratory eventssafety
Single-agent sedation and awareness of pulmonary disease history are recommended to minimize adverse respiratory and cardiovascular events in pediatric imaging.
Abstract
Consideration should be given to using single agents, avoiding the use of multidrug sedation regimens, and recognizing that a history of pulmonary disease could be associated with an increased risk of adverse respiratory events despite a currently stable respiratory state.