Suresh S, Hall S C
Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60614 USA.
Indian J Pediatr. 1996 Jan-Feb;63(1):13-22. doi: 10.1007/BF02823860.
Sedation is being used increasingly in children to allay anxiety and discomfort. Sedation can also increase the efficiency of performing both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in children. There are a wide array of available sedation methods that are used by radiologists, gastroenterologists, hematologists/oncologists and emergency room physicians everyday. Indiscriminate use of sedatives has led to seizures, respiratory arrests and death in a variety of practice settings. With improved monitoring capability, more potent drugs and better understanding of the pharmacokinetics in children, it is possible to provide batter care.
镇静剂在儿童中的使用越来越频繁，以减轻焦虑和不适。镇静还可以提高儿童诊断和治疗程序的效率。放射科医生、胃肠病学家、血液科/肿瘤科医生和急诊室医生每天都使用各种各样的镇静方法。在各种实际应用场景中，不加区分地使用镇静剂已导致癫痫发作、呼吸骤停和死亡。随着监测能力的提高、更有效的药物以及对儿童药代动力学的更好理解，提供更好的护理成为可能。
