Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Apr 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEvaluation of patient-controlled remifentanil application in third molar surgery.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of patient-controlled remifentanil application in combination with intravenous (IV) midazolam sedation during third molar surgery. ⋯ Patient-controlled remifentanil application in combination with IV midazolam sedation seems to be a safe and reliable method, which effectively eliminates pain and provides a satisfactory sedation level, without any serious side effect.