Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Apr 2016
Review Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of benzodiazepine premedication on recovery in day-case surgery; a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Benzodiazepines are frequently used as a premedication. In day-case surgery, anesthetists are reluctant to administer benzodiazepines preoperatively for reasons of delayed recovery. However, premedication with benzodiazepines might be beneficial regarding postoperative somatic symptoms/complaints (i.e. time to recovery and postoperative side effects) and psychological phenomena. ⋯ For a firm conclusion regarding psychological phenomena, more research is needed. Anaesthetists should take into account this new evidence when they apply their premedication regime in day-case surgery.