Annals of emergency medicine
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A randomized clinical trial of continuous-flow nitrous oxide and midazolam for sedation of young children during laceration repair.
To compare the efficacy and complication profile of oral midazolam therapy and continuous-flow 50% nitrous oxide in alleviating anxiety during laceration repair in children 2 to 6 years old. ⋯ For facial suturing in 2- to 6-year-old children, regimens including continuous-flow nitrous oxide were more effective in reducing distress, and had fewer adverse effects and shorter recovery times than midazolam.