Propofol-ketamine versus dexmedetomidine-ketamine for sedation during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric patients: a randomized clinical trial

Background and objectives: Day-case pediatric sedation is challenging. Dexmedetomidine is a sedative analgesic that does not induce respiratory depression. We compared dexmedetomidine to propofol when it was added to ketamine for sedation during pediatric endoscopy, regarding recovery time and hemod...

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Main Authors: Akram M. Amer, Azza M. Youssef, Hala S. El-Ozairy, Ahmed M. El-Hennawy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001420301573