Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialParental calculation of pediatric paracetamol dose: a randomized trial comparing the Parental Analgesia Slide with product information leaflets.
To compare the ability of parents to calculate and demonstrate the correct paracetamol (acetaminophen) dose, interval, and frequency for their child when using either product information leaflets or the Parental Analgesia Slide. ⋯ The Parental Analgesia Slide resulted in improved parental ability to calculate paracetamol dose, interval, and frequency while preserving their ability to demonstrate an accurate drug volume.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jul 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialIntrathecal clonidine decreases propofol sedation requirements during spinal anesthesia in infants.
Propofol is a popular agent for providing procedural sedation in pediatric population during lumbar puncture and spinal anesthesia. Adjuvants like clonidine and fentanyl are administered intrathecally to prolong the duration of spinal anesthesia and to provide postoperative analgesia. We studied the propofol requirement after intrathecal administration of clonidine or fentanyl in infants undergoing lower abdominal surgeries. ⋯ Our study show that the requirement of propofol sedation reduces with intrathecal adjuvants. The reduction was significant with the addition of clonidine and clonidine-fentanyl combination as opposed to bupivacaine alone or with fentanyl. There was no significant difference in propofol infusion requirement with the use of bupivacaine alone or with fentanyl.