Procedural Sedation of Preterm Neonate with Frequent Apnea during Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Case Report
- Author:
Jaewoong JUNG
1
;
Juhui PARK
;
Yang Hoon CHUNG
;
Won Seok CHAE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science 2021;27(2):88-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful and safe imaging modality for examining preterm infants. However, MRI examination requires careful precautions, and infants and children are likely to require deep sedation or anesthesia to keep them still during the examination. Sedation has various risks and the greatest concern of sedation is cardiorespiratory events. In addition, delicate titration is also necessary for preterm infants because propofol pharmacokinetics is different from those in older children. We successfully completed sedation of a preterm neonate (gestational age, 32+1 weeks; birth weight, 1,970 g) with a history of frequent apnea through careful assessment and continuous monitoring. We want to suggest alternative options for airway management of the high risk of respiratory complications.
