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Review
. 1985 Jan;12(1):73-81.

Analgesics and sedation in plastic surgery

J M Pratt Jr
  • PMID: 2858280
Review

Analgesics and sedation in plastic surgery

J M Pratt Jr. Clin Plast Surg. 1985 Jan.

Abstract

The use of analgesic and sedative medications in plastic surgery can be divided into two main categories: premedication for general and local anesthesia and intraoperative sedation as an adjunct to local anesthesia. The actions and applications of specific agents are discussed.

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