Intramuscular midazolam for pediatric sedation in the emergency department: a short communication on clinical safety and effectiveness.

Background: Procedural sedation in children continues to be a problem in the emergency department (ED). Midazolam is the first water-soluble benzodiazepine and it has been widely used for procedural sedation in pediatric patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was evaluation of clinical safety and effectiveness of intramuscular Midazolam for pediatric sedation in the ED setting.