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• Pediatric radiology · May 2000

  Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial

  Sonographic guidance of air enema for intussusception reduction in children.

  Fluoroscopically guided air reduction of intussusception is a well-accepted technique. There are only two previous reports in which US has been used to monitor pneumatic reduction. ⋯ Air enema guided by US is a practical and reliable technique for the reduction of intussusception.

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• Pediatric radiology · May 2000

  Comparative Study

  The use of oral pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal) versus oral chloral hydrate in infants undergoing CT and MR imaging--a pilot study.

  Chloral hydrate, a commonly used oral sedative for infants undergoing imaging examinations, has a bitter taste and requires relatively large volume, provoking unpleasant reactions from the infants. Experience with an alternative sedative, oral pentobarbital (Nembutal), has not been reported for infants. ⋯ Compared with chloral hydrate, oral Nembutal has significantly better acceptance by infants and parents, equal effectiveness, and may result in a shorter time to discharge.

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