title: Sedation and analgesia techniques for regional anesthesia.
abstract: The use of adjuvant drugs for regional anesthesia may be indicated for a variety of reasons. Some general patient considerations, indications for the commonly used sedatives and analgesics, and administration techniques for these agents for patients having regional anesthesia are discussed.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Spitzer
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives