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KMID : 0356920160690060627
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2016 Volume.69 No. 6 p.627 ~ p.631
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Dexmedetomidine for sedation in pediatric patients who received more than 20 sessions of radiation therapy
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Kim Sun-Key
Song Myung-Hee
Lee Il-Jung
Lee Jae-Hyuk
Choi In-Cheol
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Abstract
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Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist that demonstrates anxiolytic and analgesic properties without inducing respiratory compromise, which makes it a suitable agent for procedural sedation and imaging studies. In our current case reports, intravenous dexmedetomidine infusion was used to provide sedation to 2 pediatric patients over more than 20 sessions of radiation therapy. On both occasions, dexmedetomidine provided adequate sedation without respiratory depression. However, the required dosage increased with repeated radiation therapy sessions.
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KEYWORD
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Dexmedetomidine, Pediatrics, Radiotherapy
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