DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/DRHC-R876
Defense Date
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Dentistry
First Advisor
Malinda Husson
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to create an experimental design to compare the regimen of ketamine-midazolam to chloral hydrate-meperidine-hydroxyzine for moderate oral conscious sedation. Methods: Patients between 36 and 83 months of age have been randomly assigned to receive 1 of the 2 regimens. Dosages, times, and vital signs will be recorded. Procedures will be recorded on video for assessment of sedation level and behavior. Patients will be contacted to evaluate postoperative sleeping, discomfort, and amnesia. Data will be analyzed using two-group t-tests (TOST) of equivalence in means to compare the two groups across the study period. Results: Patient enrollment of the study has begun. In order not to break the blind randomized code, future data analysis is pending final data collection. Conclusions: This study will assist clinicians by establishing if a regimen of ketamine-midazolam is a comparable alternative to a regimen of chloral hydrate-meperidine-hydroxyzine for sedations.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
May 2013