A randomized study of midazolam versus dexmedetomidine for premedication in children via intranasal mucosal atomization device

Many drugs have been tried for premedication in children[1] amongst which midazolam and dexmedetomidine are commonly used reportedly safe effective usage during both separation as well induction of anaesthesia. Hence, we planned to carry out a study versus children via intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device. To compare the efficacy 2 6 years age This randomized was done at Dhiraj hospital, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat on 60 belonging American Society Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II 2-6 either gender undergoing elective surgeries under general Children were separated into: Group M - Midazolam 0.2 mg/kg (preservative free) D Dexmedetomidine 1µg/kg. Drug administered 30 minutes prior surgery following parameters assessed: Acceptance drug, Sedation Score, behaviour parental mask acceptance. statistically significantly better aspect drug acceptance, sedation after administration, acceptance than midazolam.