This sedative regimen of intravenous midazolam and ketamine was found to be safe and effective. Its use has greatly reduced patient and parent anxiety for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Vomiting induced by intrathecal chemotherapy can be greatly reduced by the intravenous administration of ondansetron before the procedure, and severe vomiting can be virtually eliminated.
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