[Flash visual evoked potentials (FVEP) examination under midazolam sedation of non-cooperating children].

Purpose: To find the optimal conditions for visual evoked potential (VEP) examination of non-cooperative children using midazolam maleate sedation.

Patients: 32 children aged from 8 months to 13 years (mean 3.5 years) with mental disorders, emotional problems and/or very low vision due to various reasons.

Methods: VEP--flash and bright flash according to ISCEV standards. Midazolam maleate sedation 0.4-0.5 mg per kilo body weight, given orally.

Results: Only 6 children aged from 11 months to 3.5 years (mean 2.5 years) required sedation for VEP examination. Midazolam sedation unabled VEP examination, was safe for children and well-tolerated.

Conclusion: Second degree sedation in Ramsey score is effective for good VEP examination of non-cooperative children.