Sedation in Pediatric Patients: Assessment of Pediatric Knowledge

Sampaio, Maria Mariquinha Dantas; Valadas, Lídia Audrey Rocha; Neto, Edilson Martins Rodrigues; Gimenez, Thais; Imparato, José Carlos Pettorossi; Calvo, Ana Flávia Bissoto; Lobo, Patrícia Leal Dantas

doi:10.5530/jyp.2019.11.78

Original ArtcileJournal of Young PharmacistsVol. 11 | Issue 4 | 2019 | pp. 382–385Open access

Sedation in Pediatric Patients: Assessment of Pediatric Knowledge

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¹ Cearense Academy of Dentistry, Fortaleza, CE, BRAZIL.
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⁴ Master of Science Program, Ibirapuera University, São Paulo, SP, BRAZIL.
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Correspondence: Lídia Audrey Rocha Valadas
Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, BRAZIL.
Email: lidiavaladas@gmail.com

Published:: Nov 19, 2019
Received:: May 15, 2019
Accepted:: Aug 23, 2019
DOI:: 10.5530/jyp.2019.11.78

How to cite

Sampaio, M. M. D., Valadas, L. A. R., Neto, E. M. R., Gimenez, T., Imparato, J. C. P., Calvo, A. F. B., & Lobo, P. L. D. (2019). Sedation in Pediatric Patients: Assessment of Pediatric Knowledge. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 11(4), 382–385. https://doi.org/10.5530/jyp.2019.11.78

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of Pediatric Dentists in the city of Fortaleza-CE about the practice of sedation. Methods: Participated 66 professional’s specialists registered in the Regional Council of Dentistry - Ceara who worked in public and private service. Data collection was performed through a structured and self-administered questionnaire. The data obtained were tabulated in the IBM SPSS Statistics program and analyzed through a descriptive and exploratory statistical analysis. Results: The results showed that 36.4% of the professionals had 5 to 10 years of specialization, 93.9% were female and 59.1% both worked in the public and private sectors. Only 21.1% had a sedation course and 33.3% used the technique. Midazolam and Cloral Hydrate were the most commonly cited drugs in the sedation technique. Allergic reactions were the most reported as risk of sedation. Conclusion: Considering the limitations of this study, it is possible to consider that the professionals have reasonable knowledge and few use the technique of sedation, mainly because they do not feel safe.

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Title	Sedation in Pediatric Patients: Assessment of Pediatric Knowledge
Authors	Maria Mariquinha Dantas Sampaio; Lídia Audrey Rocha Valadas; Edilson Martins Rodrigues Neto; Thais Gimenez; José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato; Ana Flávia Bissoto Calvo; Patrícia Leal Dantas Lobo
Affiliations	Cearense Academy of Dentistry, Fortaleza, CE, BRAZIL.; University Center Dr Leao Sampaio (UniLeão). Juazeiro do Norte, CE, BRAZIL.; Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, BRAZIL.; Master of Science Program, Ibirapuera University, São Paulo, SP, BRAZIL.; São Leopoldo Mandic College of Dentistry, Campinas, SP, BRAZIL.
Corresponding author	lidiavaladas@gmail.com
Journal	Journal of Young Pharmacists
Volume / Issue	Vol. 11, Issue 4 (2019)