Dr. Matthew Vanneman, an attending cardiothoracic anesthesiologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital, returns for this episode.
We explore pro and con positions on pre-operative anxiolytics.
Pro claim: Preoperative anxiolytics improve patient satisfaction.
Con claim: Preoperative anxiolytics delay recovery and discharge.
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References
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