Reported side effects of intravenous midazolam sedation when used in paediatric dentistry: a review.

Background: Intravenous (IV) midazolam may be of value as an alternative paediatric dental sedation technique, but there is some apprehension concerning its routine use due to a lack of evidence regarding its safety and side effects.

Aim: To review all available literature reporting the side effects of IV midazolam in children undergoing dental procedures.

Design: Both randomised controlled trials (RCT) and non-randomised studies were reviewed.

Preoperative cross-matching in major head and neck surgery: a study of a department's current practice and eligibility for electronic cross-matching.

Objective: The maximum surgical blood ordering schedule (MSBOS) has reduced but not eliminated the over-ordering and wastage of blood products. Electronic cross-matching (ECM) may be a suitable alternative method to provide blood on demand in eligible cases. The purpose of this study was to assess the department's current blood ordering policy and to identify patients eligible for ECM.