Effect of nebulized dexmedetomidine on gag reflex suppression and sedation quality in pediatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial

Effect of nebulized dexmedetomidine on gag reflex suppression and sedation quality in pediatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Pediatric patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal (GI) interventions frequently require sedation and analgesia due to the challenges associated with endoscopic probe placement, particularly the gag reflex. This study investigates the effects of nebulized dexmedetomidine as a p...

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Main Authors: Esra Turunc, Yasemin Burcu Ustun, Sezgin Bilgin, Cengiz Kaya, Ersin Koksal, Burhan Dost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Nebulized dexmedetomidine
Pediatric anesthesia
Endoscopy
Gag reflex
Sedation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03106-x
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