Comparison between Bromazepam and Lorazepam as premedicant to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing elective surgery under General Anaesthesia

Background: The majority of patients admitted to the hospital for elective surgery experience anxiety preoperatively which can adversely influence surgical procedure as well patient’s recovery. Reduction and fear at preoperative period in is essential preparation. Benzodiazepines are most commonly used drugs this purpose. Materials Methods: study was carried out on a series 60 consecutivepatients, aged 18-60 years, under General Anaesthesia, Combined Military Hospital, Chattogram during September 2021 February 2022. Patients receiving bromazepam or lorazepam medication were selected. Anxiety scored using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), sedation by Ramsay Sedation scale anterograde amnesia asking about events after 24 hours premedication. Results: While evaluating mean reduction only, greater group compared that bromazepam. level less achieved with In group, number could not recall but incidence adverse effects significantly more group. Conclusion: standard administration before provides moderate periprocedural anxiety. Premedication associated high effects. Therefore, does support routine use premedication reduce surgery. Bangladesh Crit Care J 2022; 10(2): 110-115