An Evaluation of Intranasal Sufentanil and Dexmedetomidine for Pediatric Dental Sedation

Conscious or moderate sedation is routinely used to facilitate the dental care of the pre- or un-cooperative child. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has little respiratory depressant effect, possibly making it a safer option when used as an adjunct to either opioids or benzodiazepines. Unlike intranasal (IN) m...

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Main Authors: James M. Hitt, Toby Corcoran, Kelly Michienzi, Paul Creighton, Christopher Heard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/6/1/175