Delayed recovery following lorazepam premedication.
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چکیده
Oral lorazepam is a commonly used premedicant both locally and abroad. We studied its effect on recovery time after minor gynaecological procedures. The results showed a significant prolongation of recovery time.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 45 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990