Premedication for nonemergency endotracheal intubation in the neonate

Praveen Kumar; Susan E Denson; Thomas J Mancuso; Committee on Fetus and Newborn, Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

doi:10.1542/peds.2009-2863

Premedication for nonemergency endotracheal intubation in the neonate

Pediatrics. 2010 Mar;125(3):608-15. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-2863. Epub 2010 Feb 22.

Authors

Praveen Kumar, Susan E Denson, Thomas J Mancuso; Committee on Fetus and Newborn, Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

PMID: 20176672
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-2863

Abstract

Endotracheal intubation is a common procedure in newborn care. The purpose of this clinical report is to review currently available evidence on use of premedication for intubation, identify gaps in knowledge, and provide guidance for making decisions about the use of premedication.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Analgesics / therapeutic use
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
Infant, Newborn
Intubation, Intratracheal*
Muscle Relaxants, Central / therapeutic use
Premedication*

Substances

Analgesics
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Muscle Relaxants, Central