Sedation of the child should be properly induced before proceeding the bronchoscope in the airway
Mepiridine is a synthetic opioid used in Pediatric Bronchoscopy for moderate sedation.It has analgesic as well as sedative effects.It is not usually used alone but in combination with Benzodiazepine. It is given intravenously
Midazolam is another drug used for moderate sedation. It is a synthetic Benzodiazepine used for anxiolysis and and amnesia for the procedure.It is used in combination with a an opioid
Dexmedetomidine is a drug used for moderate sedation and it has rapid onset of action and dose dependent sedation.It is used in incremental doses.
Continuous blood pressure monitoring is essential with its use as it causes hypotension. It is used in combination with sufentanyl an opioid.Both are given intravenously
Premixed nitrous oxide50% with oxygen is also given via face mask for moderate sedation.
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