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Review
. 1996;55(10):611-5.

Sedation and sedative drugs in paediatrics

S Ferguson  1 , A J Ball
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  • PMID: 8762117
Review

Sedation and sedative drugs in paediatrics

S Ferguson et al. Br J Hosp Med. 1996.

Abstract

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.

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