Important News

Important News:

• Use of Anesthetic agents in Neonates and Young Children:  FDA article on potential neurodegeneration
• Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update

Timely issues facing Pediatric Sedation:

• Response to Coté Editorial in the January issue of Pediatric Anesthesia
• Response from Dr. Coté
• Etomidate Versus Pentobarbital for Computed Tomography Sedations: Report From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium
• Incidence and Nature of Adverse Events During Pediatric Sedation/Anesthesia for Procedures Outside the Operating Room: Report From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium
• A Randomized Comparison of Nitrous Oxide Plus Hematoma Block Versus Ketamine Plus Midazolam for Emergency Department Forearm Fracture Reduction in Children
• Dexmedetomidine Effective for Procedural Sedation in Children With Pervasive Developmental Delay and Other Neurobehavior Disorders: Presented at AAP

Safety issues in Pediatric Sedation:

Considering starting your own pediatric sedation service?  Greg Hollman weighs in on some of the issues with his excellent analysis:

• Pediatric Sedation Issues Relevant to the Pediatrician