Comparison
of the Midazolam Transnasal
Atomizer and Oral Midazolam For Sedative
Premedication in Paediatric Cases
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Correspondence
Ramesh Koppal,
Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology,
SN Medical College and HSK Hospital,
Bagalkot, Karnataka, India-587101.
Phone: +919845504515
E-mail: rameshkoppaldr@rediffmail.com
Background: The role of effective premedication in children is of utmost importance in the conduct of paediatric anaesthesia. Midazolam is a proven and safe sedative anxiolytic in the paediatric group.
Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Midazolam by the transnasal and oral routes for paediatric sedation.
Materials and Methods: We evaluated 60 ASA grade I and II children who were randomized to receive either oral (0.5mg/kg)or transnasal (0.5mg/kg) midazolam. The demographic details, the sedation score and the separation score were noted by a blinded observer and were statistically analysed.
Results: Both the routes were equally effective in achieving the adequate sedation and the separation scores. The transnasal route showed a faster onset of the adequate sedation scores. The oral route was better accepted by children.