• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2018

Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of administration order when a sedative drug (midazolam) and an opioid analgesic drug (fentanyl) is applied for moderate intravenous (IV) sedation in dentistry. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted in one dental clinic during its transition from a midazolam-first to a fentanyl-first protocol for dental procedures requiring moderate IV sedation. Physiological parameters, drug administration times, patient recovery times, drug dosages, and patient recall and satisfaction were investigated for differences. Results: A total of 76 charts (40 midazolam-first and 36 fentanyl-first administrations), were used in the analysis. Administering midazolam first resulted in an average 4.38 min (52%) decrease in administration times (P < 0.001), and a decrease in procedural recollection immediately following the procedure (P = 0.03), and 24 to 48 hours later (P = 0.009). Administering fentanyl first required an average of 2.43 mg (29%) less midazolam (P < 0.001). No significant differences were found for change in vital signs, minimum oxygen saturation levels, recovery times, and patient satisfaction (P > 0.05). Oxygen saturation levels did not drop below 90% for either group; however, 5 cases in the fentanyl-first group fell to between 90% and 92%, compared with 0 cases in the midazolam-first group. Conclusions: The administration order of fentanyl and midazolam may have different effects on patients and the sedation procedure. Findings from this study should be used to facilitate discussion among dental practitioners and to guide additional research investigating this topic.

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.13-17
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• 2007

2006년 3월부터 2007년 2월까지 한양대의료원 치과 진정요법클리닉은 모두 80명의 환자를 대상으로 총 92건의 치과치료를 위하여 미다졸람을 단독으로 사용하는 정주의식진정요법을 시행하였다. 이전 논문에서 이미 본원의 진정요법 프로토콜을 자세히 설명하였고 이번 논문에서는 지금까지의 진정요법 결과들을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 이러한 근거에 기반한 접근법으로, 이번 연구는 일반 치과의사들도 미다졸람을 이용한 정주의식진정요법을 안전하고 효과적으로 시행할 수 있도록 도움이 될 것이다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.199-204
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• 1994

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, advantages/disadvantages of patient-controlled sedation (PCS) compared to anesthesiologist-controlled sedation (ACS) during neurolytic pain block and regional anesthesia. Forty patients were divided randomly into two groups of 20 patients each. Group 1(ACS) received 0.01 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ intravenous midazolam and 0.5 ${\mu}g{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ fentanyl intravenously by anesthesiologist just before, 30, and 60 minutes after the procedure to acheive sedation; Group 2 (PCS) patients self-administered a mixture of midazolam (0.4 mg) and fentanyl ($20{\mu}g$) using a syringe type infusion pump (Terumo, Japan) to acheive sedation. Considering the dermographics of patients, the types and durations of procedure performed, the level of average sedation the comfort level were similar in both groups. But the doses of midazolam and fentanyl administerd in group 2 were smaller than those in group 1 (p<0.01). Patients in PCS group showed their level of sedation more proper than did those in ACS group. However, patients in ACS group rated their level of comfort higher than did those in PCS group. The findings of this study indicate that PCS using a combination of midazolam and fentanyl is a fafe and effective technique. More studies are, however, needed to determinc the best choice of drug(s), doses, lock-out intervals, and possible use of continuous infusion with patient-controlled sedation.

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.111-114
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• 2012

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Given high incidence of ADHD, many children with ADHD is likely to present for anesthesia. This case report suggests intramuscular premedication as an alternative method for anesthetic induction. A 9-year-old male patient with ADHD was transferred for dental treatment under general anesthesia. The patient refused to go into dental clinic office. Oral midazolam was given to the patient, however, he was resistant to take midazolam via oral route. Instead, we administer midazolam and ketamine via intramuscular route. After less than 10 miniutes, the patient became drowsy and was transferred to dental chair. Intravenous access and mask inhalation was possible. The patient received dental treatment under general anesthesia and recovered in a non-complicated way. In this case, intramuscular sedation with midazolam and ketamine was used as a premedication in highly uncoopearive patient refused to take oral sedative medication.

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2006

Recently, sedation in dentistry is gaining more and more interests of dental practitioners. Moreover. 'dental sedation', 'sleep dentistry', or 'pain-free dental treatment' become everyday words familiar to ordinary persons. Sedation clinic in Hanyang University Medical Center was open on Mar 2006 as specialty clinic at department of dentistry. Our aim is performing comfortable and safe dental treatments for patients who have problems for routine dental treatments because of extreme fear and anxiety or for patients who are supposed to have stressful and painful time-consuming treatment, such as sinus elevation and bone graft for implant placement. Our sedation was focused on conscious sedation, especially intravenous sedation using midazolam alone in technique. In two series, the sedation protocol at our Sedation Clinic will be described in details and then, analysis of our cases will be presented to help beginners for sedation in dentistry.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.348-355
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• 2022

Objectives: To compare the vital sign stability and cost of two commonly used sedatives, midazolam (MDZ) and dexmedetomidine (DEX). Patients and Methods: This retrospective study targeted patients who underwent mandibular third molar extractions under intravenous sedation using MDZ or DEX. The predictor variable was the type of sedative used. The primary outcome variables were vital signs (heart rate and blood pressure), vital sign outliers, and cost of the sedatives. A vital sign outlier was defined as a 30% or more change in vital signs during sedation; the fewer changes, the higher the vital sign stability. The secondary outcome variables included the observer's assessment of alertness/sedation scale, level of amnesia, patient satisfaction, and bispectral index score. Covariates were sex, age, body mass index, sleeping time, dental anxiety score, and Pederson scale. Descriptive statistics were computed including propensity score matching (PSM). The P-value was set at 0.05. Results: The study enrolled 185 patients, 103 in the MDZ group and 82 in the DEX group. Based on the data after PSM, the two samples had similar baseline covariates. The sedative effect of both agents was satisfactory. Heart rate outliers were more common with MDZ than with DEX (49.3% vs 22.7%, P=0.001). Heart rate was higher with MDZ (P=0.000). The cost was higher for DEX than for MDZ (29.27±0.00 USD vs 0.37±0.04 USD, P=0.000). Conclusion: DEX showed more vital sign stability, while MDZ was more economical. These results could be used as a reference to guide clinicians during sedative selection.

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2003

Background: Conscious sedation is a minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to maintain the airway continuously and to respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command at any time, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method or a combination thereof. In dental anesthesia, a state of sedation in which the conscious patient is rendered free of fear, apprehension, and anxiety through the use of pharmacologic agents. Midazolam is a useful drug of benzodiazepine on minor operation of dentistry. The purpose of this study is to estimate the appropriate dosage protocol of midazolam to the patient receiving intravenous sedation at the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Methods: Total subject was fifty-one patients and fifteen patients of this subject were decided to control group (Group I) that they were not received intravenous sedation. The experimental group was randomly subdivided into two groups and each of those groups was administrated to 0.05 mg/kg (Group II) and 0.08 mg/kg (Group III) each other. All patients of the subject were surveyed with postoperative one day questionaire to evaluate the level of sedation. Results: In view of antegrade amnesia, 1. Group II and III were statistically different compared to Group 1, respectively. 2. Group II and III were not statistically different. Conclusions: Apparent antegrade amnesia was found in both groups 0.05 mg/kg and 0.08 mg/kg intravenously administered. So we present the protocol of the department of oval and maxillofacial surgery, Kangnung National University Dental Hospital. But further studies concerning patient's age, body weight, and general condition will be carried out.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.100-103
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• 2009

Dental treatment of mentally challenged patients under general anesthesia is a series of challenging procedures not only for dental operators but also for dental anesthesiologists. Patients presenting with uncooperative behavior often resist the perioperative management for adesthestic administration. This case report suggests oral premedication as a conjuctive method for anestheitic induction. A 26-year-old male dental patient with autism was referred to dental treatment under general anesthesia. The patient refused to enter dental clinic office and was not able to receive preoperative assessment. In the day of operation, 15 mg of midazolam was given to the patient for oral premedication prior to anesthetic induction. Ater 20 minutes, the patient presented with drowziness and was transferred to the office. Anesthestic staff were able to achieve appropriate intravenous access and mask inhalation. The patient recieved 8 hrs long dental treatment and recovered in a noncomplicated way. Oral midazolam is commonly used to reduce anxiety for combative and irritated pateints. In this case, oral midazolam sedation was used as a preanesthetic management of a highly uncoopearive patient.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.317-323
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• 2009

이 연구는 혈관 내로 medetomidine (20 ${\mu}g$/kg)을 투여하고, 근육 내로 midazolam (0.3 mg/kg)을 투여한 개에서 혈관 내로 glycopyrroate를 투여하였을 때 심혈관계와 호흡기계에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위해 실시하였다. 임상적으로 건강한 16마리의 중성화 하지 않은 비글견 (BW: 평균 8.35 kg)이 사용되었다. 혈관 내로 medetomidine과 근육내로 midazolam을 투여하기 전에 glycopyrrolate를 5 ${\mu}g$/kg (Gly-5), 10 ${\mu}g$/kg (Gly-10), 또는 20 ${\mu}g$/kg (Gly-20)의 용량으로 혈관 내로 투여하고, 대조군은 생리식염수를 혈관 내로 투여하였다. 심박수, 혈압(수축기 동맥압, 이완기 동맥압, 평균 동맥압), 우심방 동맥압, 폐동맥압, 폐동맥 쐐기압, 호흡수, 일회호흡량, 호기말 이산화탄소 분압을 환축감시기를 통해 직접 측정하였다. 심박출량을 측정하고, 계산공식으로 심박출계수, 일회심박출지수, 전신혈관 저항, 폐혈관 저항을 산출했다. 동맥혈을 채취하여 동맥혈 가스를 분석기로 분석하였다. Medetomidine/midazolam병용 투여의 부작용으로 심혈관계에서 서맥이 나타나고, 심박출량 감소와 전신혈관저항, 우심방압, 폐동맥 쐐기압은 증가 현상을 보였다. 서맥은 glycopyrrolate를 투여한 군에서는 나타나지 않았다. 그러나 Gly-10, Gly-20군에서는 빈맥이 관찰되었다. 전반적으로 glycopyrrolate를 투여한 군에서는 혈압은 상승하였으나, Gly-5 군의 경우 대조군과 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 심박출량 지수는 Gly-20군을 제외한 모든 군에서 medetomidine/ midazolam병용 투여 10분과 20분에 큰 차이는 보이지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 medetomidine/midazolam병용 투여는 빠르고 만족할 만한 진정을 보여주나, 현저한 심혈관 부작용이 관찰되고 혈관 내로 glycopyrrolate를 투여에 의해서도 큰 역전을 보이지 않는다. 이러한 결과로 medetomidine/midazolam병용 투여는 심폐기능 변화에 적응할 수 있는 건강한 개에서만 고려될 수 있는 방법이라고 생각된다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.165-173
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• 2016

Dentists often sedate patients in order to reduce their dental phobia and stress during dental treatment. Sedatives are administered through various routes such as oral, inhalation, and intravenous routes. Intravenous administration has the advantage of rapid onset of action, predictable duration of action, and easy titration. Typically, midazolam, propofol or dexmedetomidine are used as intravenous sedatives. Administration of these sedatives via infusion by using a syringe pump is more effective and successful than infusing them as a bolus. However, during intravenous infusion of sedatives or opioids using a syringe pump, fatal accidents may occur due to the clinician's carelessness. To prevent such risks, smart syringe pumps have been introduced clinically. They allow clinicians to perform effective sedation by using a computer to control the dose of the drug being infused. To ensure patient safety, various alarm features along with a drug library, which provides drug information and prevents excessive infusion by limiting the dose, have been added to smart pumps. In addition, programmed infusion systems and target-controlled infusion systems have also been developed to enable effective administration of sedatives. Patient-controlled infusion, which allows a patient to control his/her level of sedation through self-infusion, has also been developed. Safer and more successful sedation may be achieved by fully utilizing these new features of the smart pump.