Pediatric Sedation During Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedures in Turkey

Abstract

AIM:We aimed to evaulate the daily practice of medical sedation in pediatric population during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures in Turkey. METHODS:The study was performed by using a questionnaire consisting of eight multiple choice questions.A total of 250 radiologists were introduced to participate in the study by mail, fax or telephone. RESULTS:A total of 165 of 250 radiologists from 28 different cities of Turkey participated.Sedation of pediatric patients during MRI procedures was a routine practice of 123 (74.5%) of the participants, however 42 (25.5%) of the participating radiologists did not have/use the facilities for sedation of the pediatric population.Our fi ndings suggested that the anesthesiologists are the most frequently involved specialists during the sedation procedures (63%) in Turkey. CONCLUSION:Sedation during diagnostic procedures in pediatric population seems to be most frequently performed by the anesthesiologists in Turkey and pediatric sedation rate during MRI procedures is 74.5%.