Evaluation of oral midazolam conscious sedation in different age groups in pediatric dentistry

VernacularTitle:咪达唑仑口服镇静术在不同年龄段儿童口腔治疗中的效果评价
Author: Quan JING ¹ ; Kuo WAN ; Lin MA ; Xi CHEN ; Ya-Li TONG
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1. 中国医学科学院中国协和医科大学北京协和医院
Keywords: Midazolam; Pediatric dentistry; Conscious sedation
From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2010;45(12):770-772
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To summarize the effect of oral midazolam sedation in a group of uncooperative patients in pediatric dentistry and analyze the influence of age on treatment results and safety.Methods Oral midazolam conscious sedation (dosages range: 0. 50-0. 75 mg/kg) was applied to 109 uncooperative pediatric patients in outpatient department. The patients were divided into two age groups:group A (under 3 years) and group B (over 3 years). Treatment results and safety were statistically analyzed. Results The mean success rate was 71% (77/109), which was higher in group B[78%(54/69)]than in group A[58% (23/40)]. The incidence of adverse reactions was 17% (19/109),which was higher in group A [28% (11/40)] than in group B [12% ( 8/69 )]. Conclusions Oral midazolam conscious sedation at a dosage range of 0. 50-0. 75 mg/kg is more effective and safe in pediatric dental patients over 3 years of age.