Sedation and sedative drugs in paediatrics
Ferguson, S.; Ball, A.J.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 55(10): 611-615
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 8762117 Document Number: 465237
The first article in this series looked at the provision of analgesia in paediatric practice. Practical procedures are common in paediatric practice. Certain procedures may be painful or distressing to the child if undertaken in the absence of sedation or analgesia. This article reviews the practical considerations which arise from the use of sedative drugs in children and looks at some of the drugs available.