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However, several preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated a dose\u2010dependent neurotoxic effect of this drug. Dexmedetomidine and midazolam are potential adjuvants that, if used as premedication, could reduce the required dose of propofol. This study compares the use of dexmedetomidine and midazolam in terms of propofol dose reduction during procedural sedation in oncology patients.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This one\u2010year retrospective study compared the outcomes of procedural sedation, in terms of propofol\u2010sparing, in 24 pediatric oncology patients who received midazolam (MP group, 52 procedures) or dexmedetomidine (DP group, 51 procedures) as premedication combined with propofol during bone marrow aspiration and\/or lumbar puncture procedures. Data on propofol dosage, awakening time, vital parameters, and adverse events were examined.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Premedication with dexmedetomidine was associated with a significantly lower dose of propofol than midazolam (2.51 vs. 4.00\u2009mg\/kg, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Wake\u2010up times were longer in the DP group (92 vs. 65\u2009min; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.045). Adverse events were very rare in both groups.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Dexmedetomidine demonstrates superior propofol\u2010sparing effects compared to midazolam, although it requires longer recovery times. 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