Anesthesia for outpatient dermatologic cosmetic surgery: midazolam--low-dosage ketamine anesthesia.
Cardiovascular, respiratory, CNS, and postoperative effects of using low-dose ketamine and midazolam combined with local anesthesia during 40 outpatient cosmetic procedures are reviewed. This method of anesthesia is safe, effective, and well-tolerated by patients.
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Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
D007649:Ketamine; D008874:Midazolam