Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs Intranasal Midazolam as Anxiolysis Prior to Pediatric Laceration Repair

Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Versus Intranasal Midazolam as Anxiolysis Prior to Pediatric Laceration Repair in the Emergency Department

The objective of this research study is to show superiority of intranasal dexmedetomidine to intranasal midazolam as anxiolysis prior to pediatric laceration repairs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presenting to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Laceration <5 cm in total length
• Require simple suture laceration repair

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergies/intolerance/contraindication to the study drugs
• Lacerations requiring complex (multilayer) repair or total laceration length>5cm