Why the study?
Does oral premedication with ketobemidone, lorazepam, or propranolol improve anxiety and perioperative outcomes in ASA I female patients undergoing elective laparoscopy?
Population
120 ASA I female patients scheduled for elective laparoscopy
Comparison
Oral premedication with ketobemidone 5 mg… vs Placebo
Design
RCT, randomized, double-blind
Follow-up
postoperative course
Authors
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No benefit over placebo in low-anxiety ASA I laparoscopy patients; challenges routine oral premedication and supports selective use only.
Does oral premedication with ketobemidone, lorazepam, or propranolol improve anxiety and perioperative outcomes in ASA I female patients undergoing elective laparoscopy?
Routine use of small doses of oral premedication one hour before elective surgery in low-anxiety patients does not provide significant benefits over placebo.
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