Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Feb 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialPremedication with orally administered midazolam in adults undergoing diagnostic upper endoscopy: a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.
A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized trial was conducted to investigate the safety and the efficacy of orally administered midazolam as premedication for patients undergoing elective EGD. ⋯ Premedication by oral administration of midazolam is a safe and an effective method of sedation that significantly reduces anxiety and improves overall tolerance for patients undergoing EGD.