Diseases
surgery premedication
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Overview
Premedication refers to the administration of medication before the induction of anesthesia. These medications are neither part of the surgical patient's usual medical regimen nor are they part of the anesthetic.
Symptoms
- not a disease
Causes
- not a disease
Risk factors
- not a disease
Diagnosis
- not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is surgery premedication?
Premedication refers to the administration of medication before the induction of anesthesia. These medications are neither part of the surgical patient's usual medical regimen nor are they part of the anesthetic.
What are the symptoms of surgery premedication?
not a disease
What causes surgery premedication?
not a disease
Which medicines are used for surgery premedication?
fentanyl
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