Assessing chloral hydrate dosage for young children

ASDC J Dent Child. 1985 Sep-Oct;52(5):364-9.

Abstract

Results of this study demonstrate that a dose of 75 mg/kg of chloral hydrate supplemented by nitrous oxide is superior to the dose of 50 mg/kg, for behavior management of young children sedated for dental treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Dental*
  • Child Behavior
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chloral Hydrate / administration & dosage*
  • Chloral Hydrate / adverse effects
  • Crying
  • Dental Care / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Movement
  • Nitrous Oxide*
  • Preanesthetic Medication*
  • Sleep
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Chloral Hydrate
  • Nitrous Oxide