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Remimazolam for anesthesia and sedation in pediatric ambulatory surgery: A scoping review protocol
Yi Zhang1, Linyun Wang2, Shuang Guo1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Wanzhou District, Chongqing City, People's Republic of China.
Insights
This scoping review maps evidence on remimazolam for pediatric ambulatory surgery anesthesia. It identifies current applications, characteristics, and knowledge gaps for this rapid-acting sedative.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Remimazolam is a novel benzodiazepine with potential for pediatric anesthesia and sedation.
- Its rapid onset, predictable metabolism, and safety profile are advantageous for outpatient procedures.
- Limited pediatric evidence exists despite growing adult research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and map existing evidence on remimazolam's use in pediatric ambulatory surgery.
- Identify key concepts, evidence sources, and knowledge gaps regarding its application and features.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Comprehensive search across multiple international and Chinese databases.
- Inclusion of all studies on remimazolam in patients ≤18 years for ambulatory surgery.
- Independent data screening and extraction by two reviewers.
Main Results:
- (Results will be populated upon study completion)
Conclusions:
- (Conclusions will be populated upon study completion)
Background:
Remimazolam, an innovative benzodiazepine, exhibits potential for use in anesthesia and sedation for pediatric outpatient procedures, due to its rapid onset, predictable metabolism, and favorable safety profile. While adult studies are increasing, comprehensive evidence for pediatric use remains limited. This scoping review aims to systematically summarize and delineate the existing evidence concerning the application and features of remimazolam in anesthesia and sedation for outpatient pediatric surgical procedures.
Objective:
To systematically map existing evidence on remimazolam use in pediatric ambulatory surgery anesthesia and sedation, identifying key concepts, evidence sources, and knowledge gaps.
Methods:
Following JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we will search multiple databases, as well as the recommendations provided in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension tailored for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) statement. A comprehensive search will be performed using multiple databases, which include PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, Google Scholar, along with Chinese databases like the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Data, and VIP Information.. All published studies on remimazolam use in patients ≤18 years for ambulatory surgery will be included. Two reviewers will independently screen and extract data using a standardized form.
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