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The last time I had sodium pentathol was when I had four
teeth pulled by an oral surgeon and my heart beat really fast before I went out. Will Versed do the same thing to me?
Hi Connie
For many complex reasons it is unlikely that midazolam (versed) will have this effect. However a long time ago I learned never to say 'it won't happen'. It is an extremely 'cardiostable' (kind on the cardiovascular system) agent and so you shouldn't have any issues.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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