Sedation for children during orthopedic procedures
Treatments studied
This trial compares two ways to help children relax and manage pain during orthopedic procedures: a nasal spray (dexmedetomidine) versus a liquid taken by mouth (chloral hydrate). The study aims to see which one works better and is safer for kids.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Needs a painful orthopedic procedure done in the clinic or emergency department
- Child is generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II)
- No allergy to dexmedetomidine or chloral hydrate
- No significant heart or lung disease
- Not taken any sedative medicine in the last 24 hours
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