Postoperative sedation after major surgery with midazolam or propofol in the ICU: effects on amnesia and anxiety

• Published in: Acta anaesthesiologica Taiwanica Vol. 44; no. 2; p. 93
• Main Authors: Hsiao, Peng-Ching, Tang, Yu-Ying, Liaw, Wen-Jinn, Yue-Cune Chang, Ya-Hsin Lee, Chen, Fa-Chang, Wang, Kwua-Yun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China (Republic : 1949- ) 01.06.2006
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Amnesia - chemically induced; Anxiety - drug therapy; Female; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives - pharmacology; Intensive Care Units; Male; Midazolam - pharmacology; Middle Aged; Postoperative Period; Propofol - pharmacology

Propofol and midazolam are commonly used in the ICU to alleviate physical and psychological disturbances in consequence of anxiety. This study was conducted to assess and compare the impact of postoperative sedation after major surgery with midazolam or propofol on amnesia and anxiety in conscious p...