Anaesthesia facilitates a wide variety of surgical procedures. Patients generally receive a combination of anaesthetic and analgesic agents to induce and maintain an adequate depth of anaesthesia and analgesia.
Midazolam and propofol are both widely used for intravenous sedation. Midazolam has sedative, anxiolytic and amnesic effects and may be useful for reducing fear and anxiety in dental patients [5]. Propofol has sedative and antiemetic effects [6] and has a short context-sensitive half-time that allows for rapid awakening and recovery of consciousness. It has been used in the behavioural management of patients with involuntary movements, such as those with cerebral palsy or learning difficulties.
Midazolam and propofol are both widely used for intravenous sedation. Midazolam has sedative, anxiolytic and amnesic effects and may be useful for reducing fear and anxiety in dental patients [5]. Propofol has sedative and antiemetic effects [6] and has a short context-sensitive half-time that allows for rapid awakening and recovery of consciousness. It has been used in the behavioural management of patients with involuntary movements, such as those with cerebral palsy or learning difficulties.