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.

Temperature change in children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging-An observational cohort study.

Aim: An increasing number of children undergo magnetic resonance imaging requiring anesthesia or sedation to ensure their immobility; however, magnetic resonance imaging may increase body temperature whereas sedation or anesthesia may decrease it. We investigated changes in body temperature in children who underwent sedation or anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging.

Methods: Children aged 12 weeks-12 years undergoing anesthesia and magnetic resonance imaging were included in this prospective observational study.

Nonpharmacological interventions to reduce sedation/general anaesthesia in paediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging is frequently used in paediatrics and requires the child/adolescent to remain still for 45 min or more. The long and narrow scanner gantry makes loud noises and may cause anxiety. To complete the procedure, children and adolescents are often sedated or receive general anaesthesia.