Epileptic seizures induced by dexmedetomidine in a neonate.

Background: Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, a highly selective 2-adrenoceptoragonist, is used in combination with local anesthetics for sedation and analgesia. It is known to be efficacious in adult patients and is enthusiastically expected to be successful for sedation in neonates.

Patient: The present case report details a term infant who was sedated by dexmedetomidine during artificial ventilation.