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I've heard barbiturates are dangerous for iv sedation, do they still use these in the us?
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Yes the are used: If used by an expert, they are good sedating drugs used for anasthesia and for controlling severe seizures. They are safe when used by the experts in their use.
Answered 4/10/2013
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Barbiturates: Barbiturates are only rarely used for IV sedation and are only used by very few people. Thirty years ago the situation was different.
Answered 1/15/2016
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