Why the study?
Few studies have examined whether increased preoperative anxiety is associated with higher requirements for anesthetic agent doses in patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Is preoperative anxiety associated with increased requirements of anesthetic drug doses in patients undergoing surgery?
Is preoperative anxiety associated with increased requirements of anesthetic drug doses in patients undergoing surgery?
Preoperative anxiety is prevalent and significantly increases the requirement for anesthetic drugs during surgery.
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Preoperative anxiety may signal higher anesthetic needs; leaves open whether screening improves outcomes or warrants practice change.
Omkaram et al. (2023) studied this question.
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