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This guideline reviews common opioids and benzodiazepines used in the pediatric population for analgesia and sedation and gives general recommendation regarding dose reduction. The Weaning Worksheet for pediatric patients can be found at the end of this guideline.
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A prospective study of adverse reactions to the weaning of opioids and benzodiazepines among critically ill children. Ducharne C et al. Intensive anc Critical Care nursing 2005; 21: 179-86.
