Comparison of Dexmedetomidine Administration Strategy for Propofol‐Based Pediatric Sedation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Retrospective Study

Key Points

• To evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine administration strategies on propofol-based sedation outcomes in pediatric MRI.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis
• Compared maintenance infusion versus bolus administration of dexmedetomidine
• Measured total propofol consumption and hemodynamic interventions
• Assessed recovery time after sedation
• Maintenance infusion of dexmedetomidine reduced total propofol consumption
• Less hemodynamic instability interventions were needed with maintenance
• No significant difference in recovery time between groups