Why the study?
Does oral midazolam improve sedation and affect gastric contents in children undergoing paediatric anaesthesia?
Population
107 children, aged between 3 and 10 years, undergoing paediatric anaesthesia
Comparison
Midazolam 0.75 mg/kg by mouth vs Placebo (5 ml of water by mouth) or control group
Design
RCT, at random, double blind
Authors
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Supports oral midazolam as premedication in pediatric anesthesia; confirms sedation efficacy without altering gastric contents.
Does oral midazolam improve sedation and affect gastric contents in children undergoing paediatric anaesthesia?
Oral midazolam is an effective and safe premedication for achieving sedation in pediatric anesthesia without adversely affecting gastric contents.
Riva et al. (1997) studied this question.
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