We studied 30 children, aged 4 to 12 years, undergoing elective circumcision, premedicated
with midazolam 0.5 mg. kg− 1 and atropine 0.02 mg. kg− 1 by mouth. A modified postbox …

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the safety, efficacy and feasibility of
oral midazolam premedication in children were evaluated in an ambulatory surgery unit …

We compared two available oral formulations of midazolam with respect to sedation score
and plasma midazolam levels in pediatric surgical patients 2–10 yr old. The commercially …

Background: We undertook a study to determine the effects of four routes of administation on
the efficacy of midazolam for premedication. Methods: In a randomized double‐blind study …

Summary Fifty‐four children aged 1–10 years, scheduled for day‐case anaesthesia were
prescribed either oral midazolam 0.5 mg. kg‐1 or a placebo preparation 30‐60 min pre …

Forty‐nine children having day‐stay surgical procedures were randomly assigned to receive
oral midazolam 0.75 mg· kg− 1 or placebo in a double blind fashion. The child's level of …

Midazolam is often used for the premedication of children in the pre-school age group.
Different noninvasive routes of administration have been described. In a prospective study …

The pharmacodynamics of midazolam was studied in 27 children undergoing elective
surgery at five different dose levels (0.075-0.6 mg/kg) in attempting to find a suitable …

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of timing and concomitant
administration of atropine and/or meperidine on the perioperative effects of oral midazolam …

We report a study performed to compare the time and plasma drug concentrations
necessary to achieve a similar state of sedation after midazolam premedication given by …