Sleep/sedation in children undergoing EEG testing: a comparison of chloral hydrate and music therapy.

This study included a total 60 pediatric patients ranging from 1 month through 5 years of age. The effects of chloral hydrate and music therapy were evaluated and compared as means of safe and effective ways to achieve sleep/sedation in infants and toddlers undergoing EEG testing. The results of the...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Vol. 46; no. 4; pp. 343 - 359
Autores principales: Loewy J, Hallan C, Friedman E, Martinez C
Formato: CEU exam questions research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2006
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Sumario:This study included a total 60 pediatric patients ranging from 1 month through 5 years of age. The effects of chloral hydrate and music therapy were evaluated and compared as means of safe and effective ways to achieve sleep/sedation in infants and toddlers undergoing EEG testing. The results of the study indicate that music therapy may be a cost-effective, risk-free alternative to pharmacological sedation.