Table 1.
Reported routine pre-intubation analgo-sedatives in infants with CDH
| First choice sedatives | Sedative effect prior to intubationa | Second choice sedatives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 1 | Fentanyl IV/UV | No | |
| Centre 2 | Midazolam IN | Not known | |
| Centre 3 | Fentanyl IV/UV | Yes | Midazolam UV |
| Centre 4 | Ketamine IM | Yes | |
| Centre 5 | Fentanyl UV | No | Ketamine UV |
| Centre 6 | Fentanyl IV | Yes | Midazolam IV |
| Centre 7 | Midazolam IV | Not known | Fentanyl IV |
| Centre 8 | Midazolam UV | No | Morphine UV |
| Centre 9 | Ketamine IV/IM | Yes | Propofol IV |
| Centre 10 | Morphine IV | Not known | |
| Centre 11 | Midazolam IN | Yes | Fentanyl IN |
IM, intramuscular; IN, intranasal; IV, intravenous; UV, umbilical vein.
aSedative effects prior to intubation as observed by respondents.