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Paediatric anaesthesia · Mar 2005
Case ReportsDexmedetomidine as the primary sedative agent for brain radiation therapy in a 21-month old child.
- Mohanad Shukry and Usha Ramadhyani.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA. mshukry73@hotmail.com
- Paediatr Anaesth. 2005 Mar 1;15(3):241-2.
AbstractDexmedetomidine (Precedex is an alpha2 adrenoceptor agonist which is gaining popularity as a sedative and anesthetic adjuvant. In this case report, dexmedetomidine was used safely and easily to provide sedation for 12 radiation-therapy sessions in a pediatric patient. It provided smooth induction and fast recovery with minimal respiratory depression.
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