Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Propofol versus midazolam for intubating preterm neonates: a randomized controlled trial.
The ideal combination of premedication for neonatal tracheal intubation has not been established. The aim of this preliminary study was to compare the intubation conditions between propofol and midazolam as premedication for tracheal intubation in neonates. ⋯ Both combinations of premedications have no differences regarding the quality of intubation, which could be of clinical interest. Besides midazolam, propofol could be a valid alternative as hypnotic for premedication for endotracheal intubation in neonates.