Oral Midazolam Sedation for Autistic Pediatric Patients in Dental Treatment
- VernacularTitle:咪达唑仑口服镇静术辅助孤独症儿童口腔治疗研究
- Author:
Quan JING
;
Kuo WAN
;
Jizhi ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Autism;
Sedation;
Midazolam
- From:
Journal of Medical Research
2006;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce a method to aid dental treatment for autistic children; midazolam oral sedation. Methods 10 autistic children who can not be managed under normal dental procedures were administrated oral midazolam (0.5mg/kg) before treatment. Once they were adequately sedated, dental treatment was carried out in outpatient. During the whole course, their finger oxygen saturation and heart rate were inspected. Painless methods were also applied. The duration of each treatment was controlled within 30min. When the procedure ended, the autistic children were inspected until recovery from sedation and then discharged with their parents. Results 10 children aged 4～10y totally underwent 17 visits to complete all dental treatment. The average ages were (6.00?1.89)y, body weight was (28.10?9.36) kg and Houpt scales were (4.71?0.77). They were all successfully sedated and managed and no severe complications were found. Conclusion The oral midazolam sedation showed satisfactory effects on this group of autistic children while studies of large samples are needed to draw a definite conclusion.
