PEDIATRICS Vol. 104 No. 3 September 1999, pp. 579
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To the Editor.
Midazolam, a relatively new sedative and muscle relaxant that belongs to the benzodiazepine family, has lately started to be part of the arsenal of drugs used in the neonatal intensive care units.
There are a few reports and studies related to the benefits and safety
of its use in premature infants. Few side effects were reported as