SEDATION IN PEDIATRIC IMAGING USING INTRANASAL MIDAZOLAM

Intranasal midazolam offers an attractive alternative for use as a sed ative agent for medical imaging studies in children. Its convenient ad ministration and rapid onset are significant advantages over intraveno us and oral agents. Because of its short duration, it is effective onl y for short procedures and as an adjunct to other sedative agents. Whe n younger children present with such requirements, a dose of 0.2 mg/kg has been safe and effective in our experience, We advocate its use wi th adherence to guidelines for sedation published by the American Acad emy of Pediatrics.