Trends in continuous deep sedation until death between 2007 and 2013 : a repeated nationwide survey [PDF]
Background: Continuous deep sedation until death is a highly debated medical practice, particularly regarding its potential to hasten death and its proper use in end-of-life care.
Chambaere, Kenneth+4 more
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Panoramic errors in pediatric patients with special needs
This study aimed to analyze the types and frequencies of panoramic technical errors in pediatric patients with special needs, as compared to matching images of patients with normal developmental patterns.
Avia Fux-Noy+4 more
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Background The sedation method used during double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (DB-ERCP) differs among countries and/or facilities, and there is no established method.
Kazuya Miyamoto+14 more
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Different effects of propofol and dexmedetomidine sedation on electroencephalogram patterns: Wakefulness, moderate sedation, deep sedation and recovery. [PDF]
Sedation induces changes in electroencephalography (EEG) dynamics. However, the distinct EEG dynamic characteristics at comparable sedation levels have not been well studied, resulting in potential interpretation errors in EEG monitoring during sedation.
Chunhua Xi+5 more
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Safety and efficacy of a propofol and ketamine based procedural sedation protocol in children with cerebral palsy undergoing botulinum toxin A injections. [PDF]
Background Pediatric patients with cerebral palsy (CP) often undergo intramuscular botulinum toxin (BoNT‐A) injections. These injections can be painful and may require procedural sedation.
Abu-Sultaneh, Samer+4 more
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Deep sedation with midazolam and propofol in children undergoing ambulatory magnetic resonance imaging of the brain [PDF]
Backround/Aim. Sedation is necessary in children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to ensure motionless. The success of sedation is typically measured by two factors: safety (lack of adverse events) and effectiveness of the procedure ...
Jevđić Jasna+3 more
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Intravenous conscious sedation in patients under 16 years of age. Fact or fiction? [PDF]
Recently published guidelines on the use of conscious sedation in dentistry have published varying recommendations on the lower age limit for the use of intravenous conscious sedation.
J A Leitch+3 more
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Conscious sedation service for geriatric and special-care dentistry: A health policy brief
Background: Geriatric and special care dentistry (GSD) involves oral health care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Due to ethical issues, finances, waiting times, treatment versatility and so on, conscious sedation (CS) may have a place to ...
Guang Xu David Lim, Carole Ann Boyle
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Patient-maintained sedation for oral surgery using a target-controlled infusion of propofol - a pilot study [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and efficacy of a new patient-maintained propofol system for conscious sedation in dentistry. DESIGN: Prospective clinical trial SETTING: Department of Sedation, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, 2001 SUBJECTS AND ...
AW Murray+15 more
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Conscious sedation has become an integral part of the undergraduate dental curriculum. The attributes of the competent graduate in sedation are defined and all providers of sedation education should be aiming towards this standard. It is important that students receive appropriate theoretical and practical training which must include hands-on clinical ...
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