Nonpharmacological Interventions to Reduce Sedation and General Anesthesia in Pediatric MRI: A Meta-analysis.

Context: Nonpharmacological strategies are increasingly used in pediatric procedures, but in pediatric MRI, sedation and general anesthesia are still commonly required.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions in reducing use of sedation and general anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing MRI, and to investigate effects on scan time, image quality, and anxiety.

Data Sources: We searched Ovid Medline, CINAHL, Embase, and CENTRAL from inception through October 10, 2022.