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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-03-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutics |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/6/1/175 |