title: Delayed recovery following lorazepam premedication.
abstract: Oral lorazepam is a commonly used premedicant both locally and abroad. We studied its effect on recovery time after minor gynaecological procedures. The results showed a significant prolongation of recovery time.
authors: Department of Anaesthetics, Penang General Hospital, Pulau Pinang.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Inbasegaran
authors: L T
authors: LT
authors: Aun
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D011897:Random Allocation; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008140:Lorazepam