Diseases
pre-procedure sedation
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Overview
Procedural sedation is a medical technique. It's used to calm a person before a procedure. It involves giving you sedatives or pain pills. These drugs ease discomfort, pain, and anxiety.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is pre-procedure sedation?
Procedural sedation is a medical technique. It's used to calm a person before a procedure. It involves giving you sedatives or pain pills. These drugs ease discomfort, pain, and anxiety.
What are the symptoms of pre-procedure sedation?
indication not a disease
What causes pre-procedure sedation?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for pre-procedure sedation?
secobarbital
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