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Temazepam as premedication in elderly patients.

G Clark, D Erwin, P Yate

    Anaesthesia
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Temazepam provided more sedation than diazepam or placebo but impaired postoperative recovery. Elderly patients undergoing minor surgery may benefit from temazepam as a premedicant.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Preoperative medication is crucial for patient comfort and surgical outcomes.
    • Benzodiazepines like temazepam and diazepam are commonly used for sedation.
    • Assessing the impact of premedication on recovery is essential, especially in elderly patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the sedative effects and postoperative recovery of temazepam, diazepam, and placebo as premedication.
    • To evaluate the impact of these agents on visuo-motor co-ordination post-surgery.
    • To determine the suitability of temazepam for elderly patients undergoing minor surgical procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind, randomized trial involving 145 male participants.
    • Participants received temazepam 20 mg, diazepam 10 mg, or placebo as premedication.
    • Postoperative recovery was assessed using a visuo-motor co-ordination test.

    Main Results:

    • Temazepam induced significantly greater sedation compared to diazepam and placebo.
    • The placebo group demonstrated the best postoperative recovery.
    • Two hours post-surgery, temazepam patients neared baseline performance, while diazepam patients showed significant impairment.

    Conclusions:

    • Temazepam offers potent sedation but can delay postoperative recovery.
    • Diazepam also impairs recovery, though potentially less than temazepam at the tested doses.
    • Temazepam may be a suitable premedicant for elderly patients in minor surgery, balancing sedation with recovery considerations.

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