A 44-year-old member asked:
Is versed (midazolam) for wisdom teeth extraction considered general anesthetic?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
No: Midazolam (versed) is a powerful but relatively short-acting benzodiazepine used for sedation before surgery. It is not an anesthetic agent. Other medications are used for general anesthesia.
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Dr. William Newtonanswered
Pain Management 21 years experience
No: This is considered conscious sedation.
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