The objective of this research study is to show superiority of intranasal dexmedetomidine to intranasal midazolam as anxiolysis prior to pediatric laceration repairs.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
40
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
mYPAS Score as Completed by Researchers to Assess Anxiety
Primary outcome was the mYPAS scores at the time of positioning for procedure. mYPAS stands for modified Yale Preoperative anxiety scale. The scale is from minimum 23.3- maximum 100. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety. By prior characterization, scores less than or equal to 30 are classified as not anxious.
Time frame: Day 1
mYPAS Scores at Other Time Points
mYPAS stands for modified Yale Preoperative anxiety scale. The scale is from minimum 23.3- maximum 100. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety. By prior characterization, scores less than or equal to 30 are classified as not anxious.
Time frame: Day 1
VAS for Anxiety as Completed by Caregiver and Observer
VAS, Visual Analog Scale for anxiety. Scale from 0-10 written on a 10 cm horizontal line with the extremes labeled as no anxiety to very anxious. Vertical line is drawn on the scale at the level of anxiety. The distance was measured. Higher numbers equal higher anxiety.
Time frame: Day 1
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