The efficacy of benzodiazepines as acute anxiolytics in children: A meta ‐analysis

ConclusionsBenzodiazepines are effective and well‐tolerated when used as short‐term anxiolytics in procedural settings for pediatric patients. Further research is needed to determine whether benzodiazepines are effective in pediatric anxiety disorders.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - May 15, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Heide Kuang, Jessica A. Johnson, Jilian M. Mulqueen, Michael H. Bloch Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research