2004
DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(03)00557-1
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Effect of midazolam on anxiety level and pain perception in cataract surgery with topical anesthesia

Abstract: Patients who had cataract surgery under topical anesthesia were highly satisfied with their operative experience and reported minimal pain during surgery. Anxiety levels diminished after arrival at the hospital, possibly because of reassurance by experienced staff. Intravenous midazolam did not seem to significantly reduce pain or anxiety.

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“…Although there are reports of cardiovascular problems due to the use of topical anesthesia with sedation, their frequency is much lower than in other methods 30 . Other studies demonstrated the cardiovascular safety of midazolam 31 . In the present study, we decided to use low doses of midazolam, which demonstrated cardiovascular stability.…”
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“…Although there are reports of cardiovascular problems due to the use of topical anesthesia with sedation, their frequency is much lower than in other methods 30 . Other studies demonstrated the cardiovascular safety of midazolam 31 . In the present study, we decided to use low doses of midazolam, which demonstrated cardiovascular stability.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Embora haja relatos de problemas cardiovasculares ocorridos em decorrência do emprego da anestesia tópica com sedação, a freqüência com que estes ocorrem ainda é bem inferior quando comparada com os outros métodos 30 . Em outro estudo, autores demonstraram a segurança do midazolam com relação a problemas cardiovasculares 31 . No presente estudo optou-se pelo uso de midazolam em baixas doses, que demonstrou estabilidade do ponto de vista cardiovascular.…”
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