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What is the most common sedation drug they give for surgery with only local anesthetic and mild sedation?
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Versed: Versed (midazolam) is a shot acting benzodiazepine similar to valium. It is an anxiolytics and sedative which gives amnesia.
Answered 2/7/2013
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Propofol: Propofol has become the number one sedation drug used by anesthesia. Although it is not reversible it is clinically eliminated within just minutes of the last dose, therefor patients wake up much quicker a feel more refreshed than after a dose of a benzodiazepine such as versed or valium.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Lots of : Choices. Versed, fentanyl, Propofol to name a few.
Answered 6/30/2014
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