A Pilot Study of Ketamine versus Midazolam/Fentanyl Sedation in Children Undergoing GI Endoscopy

• Main Authors: Jenifer R. Lightdale (Author), Paul D. Mitchell (Author), Meghan E. Fredette (Author), Lisa B. Mahoney (Author), Steven E. Zgleszewski (Author), Lisa Scharff (Author), Victor L. Fox (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Ketamine sedation has been found superior by physician report to traditional sedation regimens for pediatric endoscopy. Goal. To objectively compare sedation with ketamine versus midazolam/fentanyl for children undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. Study. Patients received one of two re...