Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol: Is One Better Than the Other for MRI Sedation in Children?

 The aim of this article is to determine whether dexmedetomidine or propofol is better for MRI sedation in children.  This study is a retrospective review of patients sedated with dexmedetomidine or propofol for MRI between July 2007 and July 2015. Dexmedetomidine group (group D) was administered a bolus of 2 µg/kg over 10 minutes followed by a 1 ug/kg/hour infusion.