Intramuscular Dexmedetomidine, a Feasible Option for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Needing Urgent Procedural Sedation

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Jun;35(6):e116-e117. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001776.

Authors

Giorgia Carlone¹, Andrea Trombetta, Stefano Amoroso, Federico Poropat, Egidio Barbi, Giorgio Cozzi

Affiliation

¹ University of Trieste Trieste, Italy [email protected] Emergency Department Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy University of Trieste Trieste, Italy. and Emergency Department Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy Emergency Department Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo Trieste, Italy.

PMID: 31157751
DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001776

No abstract available

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnostic imaging*
Autism Spectrum Disorder / psychology
Child
Child, Preschool
Conscious Sedation
Dexmedetomidine / administration & dosage*
Dexmedetomidine / therapeutic use
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Service, Hospital
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage*
Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
Injections, Intramuscular
Male

Substances

Hypnotics and Sedatives
Dexmedetomidine