Sedation of Pediatric Patients in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Abstract

Patients must remain immobile for magnetic resonance imaging. The majority of adult patients are able to remain immobile, however, this is very challenging for pediatric patients. Pediatric sedation is necessary to achieve this immobility while maintaining the heart rate, respirations, and pulse oximetry levels at the patient's base line values. The purpose of this study was to explore the combination sedative of ketamine, midazolam, and atropine administered intramuscularly and determine if it is safe and effective for pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 03, 2000
Accession Number
ADA372272

Entities

People

  • Alesia D. Ricks

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analgesia
  • Anesthesia
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Data Analysis
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pharmacology
  • Physicians
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Side Effects
  • Vital Signs

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Oncology
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