title: Chlormethiazole as a sleep cover for regional anaesthesia.
abstract: Intravenous chlormethiazole has been used in conjunction with regional anaesthesia to induce sedation in several hundred patients. Advantages of using chlormethiazole include rapid induction and recovery. Disadvantages include nasal irritation.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D001143:Arousal / Q000187:drug effects; D002719:Chlormethiazole / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D011939:Mental Recall / Q000187:drug effects; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D012894:Sleep Stages / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D002719:Chlormethiazole