Finder R L, Moore P A
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pennsylvania.
Compendium. 1993 Aug;14(8):972, 974, 976-80 passim; quiz 984-6.
Benzodiazepines, including diazepam and midazolam, have proved to be safe and effective for intravenous conscious sedation. Their selective anxiolytic activity and wide margin of safety contribute to their popularity. The recent introduction of the benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, flumazenil, provides flexibility and added safety for intravenous benzodiazepine sedation.
