Temazepam as premedication in day surgery

Sixty patients scheduled for day case surgery were allocated into two groups in a double-blind study. One group received temazepam 20 mg or 30 mg orally 1 hour before surgery whilst the second group received a placebo of identical appearance. The use of temazepam was followed by a greater frequency...

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Published in:	Anaesthesia Vol. 36; no. 1; p. 10
Main Authors:	Beechey, A P, Eltringham, R J, Studd, C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-01-1981
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Ambulatory Surgical Procedures Anti-Anxiety Agents - pharmacology Anxiety - prevention & control Clinical Trials as Topic Double-Blind Method Female Hemodynamics - drug effects Humans Hypnotics and Sedatives Male Middle Aged Placebos Preanesthetic Medication Temazepam - adverse effects Temazepam - pharmacology
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Summary:	Sixty patients scheduled for day case surgery were allocated into two groups in a double-blind study. One group received temazepam 20 mg or 30 mg orally 1 hour before surgery whilst the second group received a placebo of identical appearance. The use of temazepam was followed by a greater frequency of sedation and anxiolysis and with fewer problems at induction. The time to awaken, the level of postoperative sedation and the ability to walk unaided were similar in both groups. Postoperative sequelae were less frequent in the temazepam group. Temazepam is advocated as a suitable drug for premedication in day case surgery.
ISSN:	0003-2409
DOI:	10.1111/j.1365-2044.1981.tb08593.x