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What kind of iv sedation is used for a spinal block?
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It varies: It will depend on the practitioner and your level of anxiety. Typically, an anxiolytic such as midazolam will be used, perhaps in combination with a low dose narcotic such as fentanyl.
Answered 3/5/2019
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