Sedation with dexmedetomidine for conducting electroencephalogram in a patient with Angelman syndrome: a case report
Introduction: Angelman syndrome is characterized by severe mental retardation and speech and seizure disorders. This rare genetic condition is associated with changes in GABAA receptor. Patients with Angelman syndrome need to be sedated during an electroencephalogram ordered for diagnostic purposes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001414000311 |