European journal of anaesthesiology
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Monitoring peri-operative body temperature in children is currently mainly achieved through invasive devices. The Temple Touch Pro Temperature Monitoring System estimates core temperature noninvasively based on heat flux thermometry. ⋯ Although the Temple Touch Pro sensor showed acceptable accuracy after allowing for an equilibration time, it still needs further investigation for routine use in children. This particularly affects accuracy in hypothermic ranges, imprecise positioning and applicability in children with immature or vulnerable skin.
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Observational Study
Intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation for paediatric MRI by radiology personnel: a retrospective observational study.
MRI often requires sedation or anaesthesia to ensure good image quality in paediatric patients. Access to paediatric anaesthesia services is, however, a limiting factor for effective paediatric MRI service, and alternative sedation methods are, therefore, warranted. ⋯ Intranasal dexmedetomidine sedation without immediate presence of anaesthesia personnel appears to be well tolerated and associated with minimal interference on MRI image quality.