The effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine premedication in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsIntranasal dexmedetomidine provided more satisfactory sedation at parent separation and reduced the need for rescue analgesics and the incidence of nasal irritation and postoperative nausea and vomiting when compared with other premedication treatments.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research