The safe sedation of children for procedures requires a systematic approach that includes
the following: no administration of sedating medication without the safety net of …

The purpose of this clinical update is to provide an overview of the fear of needles and
needle phobia in children and adolescents including characteristics and diagnosis …

The number of diagnostic and minor surgical procedures performed on pediatric patients
outside of the traditional operating room setting has increased in the past several decades …

Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) is one of the oldest drugs still in use in medicine. Despite its superior
pharmacokinetic properties, controversy remains over its continued use in clinical practice …

Pain is the most common complaint reported by children who access the emergency
departments, but despite its frequency and the availability of many international guidelines, it …

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess, by a review of published evidence, the safest
and most effective way to provide procedural sedation (PS) in children undergoing …

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Objectives Nitrous oxide is an effective sedative/analgesic for mildly to moderately painful
pediatric procedures. This study evaluated the safety of nitrous oxide administered at high …

Propofol and ketamine are commonly used for procedural sedation in children and the use
of dexmedetomidine and nitrous oxide is increasing. Although the intravenous route remains …

CONCLUSION: Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective method to achieve analgesia and
sedation during minor, but painful procedures. It can be safely administered by a dedicated …