The Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Valentina-Anastasia Angelopoulou (Author), Abraham Pouliakis (Author), Nikolaos Alexiou (Author), Parthena Ioannidi (Author), Dimitra Vagiona (Author), Konstantinos Ekmektzoglou (Author), Theodoros Xanthos (Author), Theodora Boutsikou (Author), Zoi Iliodromiti (Author), Nikoletta Iacovidou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable diagnostic tool but often requires sedation to complete, especially in children. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an a2 agonist, for which there are experimental findings that support its potential neuroprotective effects. Given the potential risks...