La Revue du praticien
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La Revue du praticien · Mar 1990
[Analgesia-sedation in pediatric resuscitation: indications, modalities].
Recently in pediatric intensive care, sedative and analgesic drugs are being used more frequently, not only for painful and stressful procedures, but also to improve the techniques of intensive care and the patient's comfort. Benzodiazepines are the most common drugs used for sedation, and narcotics for pain.
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Drowning is one of the most common causes of death in children. Near-drowning is even more frequent: near-drowning/drowning ratio is approximately 9-10/1. The age-groups between 1 and 3 years and 15 and 25 years are most likely to be at risk for submersion accidents. ⋯ Treatment is mostly supportive. Despite optimal care, it is not infrequent for a near-drowning accident to end in death or severe neurological handicap. Prevention must be a priority for the medical profession.