Addressing the critical gap: Conscious sedation for pediatric oncology patients in LMICs

Authors

Syed Ibrahim Bukhari, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Gashaw Arega, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Sadaf Altaf, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Department

Radiation Oncology

Abstract

Most newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients reside in LMICs. These countries face challenges in providing quality treatment, particularly with procedures requiring stillness or causing pain. Conscious sedation (CS) is underutilized in LMICs due, causing treatment delays and adverse outcomes. Advocacy for CS teams, training, and policy support is essential to improve outcomes.

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Publication (Name of Journal)

Discover oncology

DOI

10.1007/s12672-024-01209-4

Recommended Citation

Bukhari, S. I., Arega, G., Altaf, S. (2024). Addressing the critical gap: Conscious sedation for pediatric oncology patients in LMICs. Discover oncology, 15(1).
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_radiat_oncol/120