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...
Main Authors: | Souvik Maitra, Dalim Kumar Baidya, Puneet Khanna |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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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 |
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