Double blind comparative study with intrarectal administration of midazolam, intramuscular administration of diazepam and intrarectal administration of diazepam: preliminary results.

Intrarectal administration of a premedication in children eliminates the stress due to intramuscular injection. Diazepam rectal administration induces clearly heavier sedation compared to its parenteral administration. The place of midazolam in this mode of premedication has yet to be determined.