The influence of parents' voice on the consumption of propofol for pediatric procedural sedation-a randomized controlled trial.

Background: In pediatric patients, invasive procedures such as the insertion of a central venous catheter or gastroscopy require deep sedation. It is unknown whether listening to parental voice during deep sedation in children can reduce sedative doses.

Aim: The aim of this prospective study was to determine the effect of listening to a parent's voice during deep sedation on consumption of sedatives in children.