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Review
. 2017 Apr-Jun;11(2):277-281.
doi: 10.4103/0259-1162.171458.

Conscious Sedation: Emerging Trends in Pediatric Dentistry

Joginder Pal Attri  1 , Radhe Sharan  1 , Vega Makkar  1 , Kewal Krishan Gupta  2 , Ranjana Khetarpal  1 , Amar Parkash Kataria  1
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Review

Conscious Sedation: Emerging Trends in Pediatric Dentistry

Joginder Pal Attri et al. Anesth Essays Res. 2017 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Dental fear and anxiety is a common problem in pediatric patients. There is considerable variation in techniques used to manage them. Various sedation techniques using many different anesthetic agents have gained considerable popularity over the past few years. Children are not little adults; they differ physically, psychologically, and emotionally. The purpose of this review is to survey recent trends and concerning issues in the rapidly changing field of pediatric sedation. We will study the topic from the perspective of an anesthesiologist. It will also provide information to practitioners on the practice of conscious sedation in dentistry and will also outline the route of administration, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of various drugs used.

Keywords: Benzodiazepines; dexmedetomidine; ketamine; monitoring; pediatric anesthesia; propofol; sedation; sevoflurane.

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