• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.331-339
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• 2015

The first priority of sedation for incorporative children in pediatric dentistry is a safety. Therefore, evidence-based practices in health care are needed for preventing medical accidents. In accordance with the rise of the evidence based medicine, the interest in Evidence-Based Dentistry is increasing in the field of dentistry. However, systematic research about Evidence-Based sedation in Korea has rarely been done. As such, the purpose of this systematic review is to critically analyze the available scientific literature regarding dental sedation and to seek the next developmental strategies about evidence based pediatric dental sedation. A broad search of the 5 databases of the systematic reviews manual of the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency in Korea were referenced: 1) Core search database- KMbase, KISS; 2) Academic information and portal; 3) the National Assembly Library; 4) DBpia, and 5) RISS. Of a total 470 themes limited to the search term of "dental sedation", in accordance with the PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews of health sciences interventions, a literature selection process, which includes the removal of overlapping down the flow chart, was performed. Of the remaining 31 articles, two authors read through articles independently and added or removed articles using the exclusion criteria. Finally, twenty published papers of acceptable quality were identified and reviewed. This systemic review of Korean pediatric dental sedation practices for the last twenty-five years was based on the objective criteria defined in the GRADE process and identified consistent evidence. The results were evidence of moderate quality. Therefore, more systemically well-designed clinical studies are needed about the safe use of a sedative medicines (drugs).

• Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology
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• v.1 no.1 s.1
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• pp.21-25
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• 2001

연구배경: 임상적으로 진정법을 시행할 경우 뇌의 상태에 대한 접근은 매우 중요하다. 환자의 뇌에 대한 마취제의 영향을 측정하기 위해 개발된 Bispectral Index (BIS)는 환자의 진정을 방해하지 않고 객관적인 진정정도를 평가할 수 있다. 그러나 이는 항상 진정 깊이의 임상적인 척도와는 일치하지 않는다. 이번 연구에서는 진정법 시행시 환자의 진정 정도를 측정하기 위한 BIS의 유용성을 검증하기 위하여 BIS, 진정점수, 그리고 midazolam의 혈중 농도와의 관계를 연구하였다. 방법: 25명의 건강한 성인 지원자들을 대상으로 무의식을 유도하기 위하여 midazolam 0.08 mg/kg을 정맥으로 주입하였으며 환자의 의식 상태를 진정 회복 시까지 관하였다. BIS와 진정점수는 진정 전과, midazolam 투여 후 10, 20, 30분 간격으로 측정하였다. Midazolam의 혈중 농도는 주입 후 10분 경과 후에 정맥혈 채취 후 HPLC를 이용하여 측정하였다. BIS는 BISTM monitor (Aspect Medical Systems, USA)으로 측정하였으며 또한 진정 정도는 진정 점수로도 평가하였다. 결과: BIS 수치는 진정점수와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(r = 0.676, p < 0.05). 혈중 midazolam 농도가 감소함에 따라 혈중 농도는 진정점수와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(r = -0.656). Midazolam 투여 후 10분에서 BIS 수치와 midazolam의 혈중 농도는 유의한 상관관계를 보이지 않았지만(r =0.467) 진정 후 수치는 진정 전 수치와 명확히 구분되었다. 결론: BIS는 환자의 수면상태의 효과적인 척도로 알려져 있으며 진정점수와도 높은 상관관계를 보였다. 그러나 항상 진정 깊이를 나타내는 임상적인 척도와는 일치하지 않았다. 그러므로 진정법 시행동안 BIS 만을 사용하는 것은 더욱 많은 주의가 필요하며 매 주어진 시간마다 다양한 진정 점수 측정방법으로 환자의 의식을 감시하는 것이 추천된다.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.44 no.4
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• pp.427-436
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• 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine guardian's attitudes toward behavior guidance techniques used in pediatric dentistry. In this study, 117 guardians participated and the several behavior guidance techniques being used during actual pediatric dental treatment were explained to the guardians prior to writing a questionnaire. The behavior guidance techniques explained were: tell-show-do, voice control, protective stabilization by device, protective stabilization by staff, nitrous oxide sedation, sedation, and general anesthesia. For analysis, 106 completed survey forms were selected. Tell-show-do was rated as the most acceptable technique, followed (in order of decreasing acceptance) by: voice control; protective stabilization by staff; nitrous oxide sedation; protective stabilization by device; sedation; general anesthesia. Acceptance of each behavior guidance technique was not related to guardian age, gender, patient age, patient gender, patient dental experience, type of visit, and position of doctor. Within the limit of this study, the communicative guidance techniques (tell-show-do, voice control) were more acceptable than advanced behavior guidance techniques (protective stabilization, sedation, general anesthesia). The acceptability of general anesthesia was the lowest. The results of this survey may contribute to maintain optimal dentist - guardians communication in pediatric dentistry.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.53-61
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• 2020

Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine that is widely used in pediatric dental sedation. However, its clinical effectiveness as an intravenous sedative agent in children has not been widely documented. A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous midazolam and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation in pediatric dental treatment. The subjects were 115 patients (118 cases) who received dental treatment under intravenous midazolam and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation. Demographic factors, general health status, sedation time, midazolam and nitrous oxide dosage, and success rate of sedation were evaluated from electronic medical records. Behavioral management was the main reason of choosing sedation. Mean duration of sedation was 56.7 minutes for surgical treatment, and 74.4 minutes for restorative treatment. The initial dosage of intravenous midazolam was 0.051 ± 0.019 mg/kg. In 34 cases (28.8%), additional midazolam of 0.036 ± 0.057 mg/kg was delivered during the treatment. The concentration of nitrous oxide was maintained between 40% and 50%. The success rate of sedation was 99% (n = 117). In 1 case, laryngospasm occurred and the patient was reversed with benzodiazepine antagonist, flumazenil. Intravenous midazolam sedation with nitrous oxide was shown to be clinically effective for the dental treatment in children, if administered by trained personnel and patients are carefully selected in accordance with guidelines.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.18-26
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• 2014

Deep sedation is considered for the dental treatment of pediatric or disabled patients who have severe anxiety or involuntary movement. Deep sedation using sevoflurane inhalation in emergency dental practice, therefore, is also preferred for fast induction and recovery. This survey consists of 121 people with pediatric or disabled patients who underwent dental treatment under deep sedation using sevoflurane inhalation from January 2013 to October 2013. Patients who were scheduled for deep sedation were classified into a non-emergency sevoflurane sedation group, whereas patients who underwent emergency sedation due to trauma and patients with disabled characteristics itself were classified into an emergency sevoflurane sedation group. Of 121 patients studied, 95 patients received dental care under non-emergency sedation, 26 patients received dental care under emergency sevoflurane sedation. The two groups were analyzed according to: gender; age; primary reason for sedation; duration of sedation; treatment time; induction methods; treatment information; and departments. Non-emergency sevoflurane sedation in pediatric or disabled patients was safe and effective for controlling the behavior. Emergency sevoflurane sedation was a useful method for younger pediatric patients with traumatic injury who need simple, short time emergency treatment. Deep sedation using sevoflurane inhalation not only will reduce the use of general anesthesia gradually but also will be a useful method to emergency treatment for pediatric or disabled patients.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.47 no.2
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• pp.228-234
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• 2020

Chloral hydrate (CH) has been used in sedation for over 100 years. CH was first synthesized in 1832, the sedative properties were observed in 1861. Because of its easy synthesis, its use was widespread since 1869. There is a record of the use of CH in children as early as 1894. Recently there have been many controversies about safety of CH. Because of the low cost and relatively safe experience CH has still been used for dental sedation in children. After the US FDA recommendation in 2006, US pharmaceutical companies no longer produce commercial CH. However, CH has been used in the form of suspensions prepared from raw materials in many areas of the United States, and reports of adverse events related to death have continued. CH is the most commonly used drug for sedation in Korea, and there have been some reports of side effects. Dexmedetomidine, propofol and midazolam were introduced as an alternative for CH. There are various limitations in using them in the pediatric dentistry area and there are many things to consider. The purpose of this review is to analyze the complications of CH and status of use in Korea, and to introduce alternatives to CH.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.213-217
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• 2010

The use of chloral hydrate and hydroxyzine for oral sedation is most effective in children aged less than 36 months and weighing less than 15 kg. Children who do not belong to this category may show frequent movements due to shallow sedation level, and it can lead to sedation failures. One of the solutions to such sedation failure is conversion to deeper sedation. But, it is not so much of an option, since inhalation anesthetics and devices are required. In this case, conversion from oral sedation to intravenous sedation was successfully achieved without causing injection pain while searching for an intravenous route, by using EMLA cream (Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthesia). A patient aged 46 months and weighing 15 kg visited the Pediatric Department of Dankook University Dental Hospital. Treatment under TSD(Tell Show Do) was offered, but due to the parent's request, oral sedative measures were taken. Considering prompt converting from oral sedation to iv sedation in case the oral sedation fails, EMLA cream was apllied preemptively. Adequate sedation level could not be achieved after 90 minutes of oral administration, therefore, under the parent's consent, intravenous route was prepared after conscious sedation by $N_2O-O_2$. During treatment, $ETCO_2$, $SPO_2$ and heart rate was monitored every 5 minutes. The patient showed stable vital signs and did not show any movements. The whole procedure took two and a half hours in total, and the treatment was completed without any adverse effects.

• Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology
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• v.1 no.1 s.1
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• pp.1-4
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• 2001

• Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology
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• v.4 no.1 s.6
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• pp.1-6
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• 2004

• 대한치과마취과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.06a
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• pp.52-56
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• 2007