Effectiveness of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Premedication in Child Intubation

Intranasal dexmedetomidine at a dose of 2 mcg/kg body weight, diluted in 1 mL of 0.9% NaCl, administered using a 1 mL syringe connected to a Teleflex MAD Nasal device while in the supine position. The soft tip of the device will be gently placed into each nostril without applying pressure. The solution will be sprayed slowly to create a fine mist. The total dose will be divided equally, with 0.5 mL delivered into each nostril, administered approximately 30 minutes before intubation during induction.

Participants will receive 1 ml of 0.9% NaCl solution administered intranasally using a 1 ml syringe connected to a Teleflex MAD nasal device while in the supine position. The soft tip of the Teleflex MAD nasal device is gently placed into each nostril without applying pressure. The solution is slowly sprayed to create a fine mist for patient comfort. The dose is divided equally, delivering 0.5 ml into each nostril, approximately 30 minutes before intubation during induction.