Chlormethiazole as sleep cover for the elderly. Intravenous infusion during local analgesia.
A method of avoiding postoperative confusion when local analgesic techniques are indicated for the elderly is described. Basal sedation using 0.8% chlormethiazole infusion intravenously, was employed. Mental function was not altered when the technique was used and it is suggested that the length of stay in hospital can be reduced.
D000368:Aged; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002719:Chlormethiazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011300:Preoperative Care
D002719:Chlormethiazole