Melatonin in perioperative medicine: Current perspective

Melatonin, a new addition to the armamentarium of anesthesiologist, has some unique properties that are highly desirable in routine peri-operative care. Available clinical data show that preoperative melatonin is as effective as benzodiazepines in reducing preoperative anxiety with minimal action on...

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Main Authors: Souvik Maitra, Dalim Kumar Baidya, Puneet Khanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2013;volume=7;issue=3;spage=315;epage=321;aulast=Maitra