Taibah Albaker, Caroline Carrico, Daniel Hawkins, Tiffany Williams
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Abstract
Background: Moderate sedation is a behavior guidance technique in pediatric dentistry, and evaluating existing regimens can improve sedation outcomes and safety.
Aim: To determine if behavior at consult and sedation medication dosages is associated with sedation success and the patient's behavior using diazepam, meperidine, and hydroxyzine (DMH) regimen.
Design: A retrospective chart review of 324 patients who underwent 404 oral moderate sedations with (DMH) from April 2017 to June 2022. Sedations were graded as Successful or Unsuccessful and Positive (Frankl F3 or F4) or Negative (Frankl F1 or F2) behavior. Primary variables included Frankl behavior at consult and medication dosages. Logistic regression models were used to determine if these factors were associated with sedation success and behavior while adjusting for other patient and sedation characteristics.
Results: DMH yielded mostly successful sedations (89%) and Positive Behavior (Frankl F3 or F4) (72%). Lower Frankl scores at consult (OR: 2.3, p = 0.0140) were associated with increased odds of sedation failure. Increased age (OR: 0.8, p = 0.0047) was associated with decreased odds of failure. Meperidine dose demonstrated a significant association with improved sedation while controlling for age and behavior (p < 0.0001).
Conclusion: The (DMH) is an effective moderate sedation regimen. Patient selection is a significant factor in sedation success.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry was formed in 1991 by the merger of the Journals of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and is published bi-monthly. It has true international scope and aims to promote the highest standard of education, practice and research in paediatric dentistry world-wide.
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry publishes papers on all aspects of paediatric dentistry including: growth and development, behaviour management, diagnosis, prevention, restorative treatment and issue relating to medically compromised children or those with disabilities. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, reviews, case reports, clinical techniques, short communications and abstracts of current paediatric dental research. Analytical studies with a scientific novelty value are preferred to descriptive studies. Case reports illustrating unusual conditions and clinically relevant observations are acceptable but must be of sufficiently high quality to be considered for publication; particularly the illustrative material must be of the highest quality.