Background and aim Both propofol and dexmedetomidine have been found to be safe and
effective sedation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Our program experienced an …

The anesthetic management of ambulatory patients in the MRI environment has its specific
challenges and safety issues. However, the implementation of safety guidelines, new …

Objective Children with neurological disabilities are at an increased risk of airway
complications during anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with spontaneous …

Background and objectives Maneuvers precluding the downward shift of the mandibula and
providing slight extension of the head have been shown to increase upper airway …

Perioperative respiratory adverse events cause more than three-quarters of all perioperative
critical incidents in pediatric anesthesia and approximately half of anesthesia-related …

Background Pediatric trauma patients with cervical spine (CS) immobilization using a
cervical collar often require procedural sedation (PS) for radiologic imaging. The limited …

The need for obtaining complete patient information by history and physical assessment for
providing optimal perioperative care and safety of the patient cannot be overemphasized …

The goal of safe airway management is to maintain a patent airway. Lack of knowledge of
the anatomical morphology and changes that may occur in the upper airway during sedation …