Indian journal of pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine with Intranasal Clonidine as a Premedication in Surgery.
To compare effectiveness of intranasal dexmedetomidine and clonidine as anxiolytics and sedatives in pediatric patients undergoing various surgeries. ⋯ Intranasal dexmedetomidine is a better anxiolytic and sedative as compared to clonidine. Postoperative analgesic requirement was also significantly decreased after intranasal dexmedetomidine. Thus, it can be preferred as compared to clonidine for premedication in pediatric surgical patients.
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To evaluate the utility of urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) as a biomarker for predicting Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and its severity among neonates with perinatal asphyxia. ⋯ Urinary NGAL is a useful biomarker for predicting AKI and its severity among neonates with perinatal asphyxia.