[Own experience in the application of midazolam (Dormicum) before the diagnostic examinations an short surgical procedures in children].

In this paper the evaluation of midazolam (Dormicum) efficiency in obtaining basic sedative effect in 36 children during diagnostic examinations and short surgical operations was done. In 26 patients good sedative effect was obtained. Forgetfulness was present in 17 from 25 patients above 2 years of life, and partial in the rest 8 patients. Fear reactions were observed in 10 children with lower doses of this medicine. Side effects were observed in 8 patients, and had a transient character and were not dangerous for the patients' life.