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Published in: Current Dermatology Reports 3/2016

01-09-2016 | Medical Surgery (M Alam, Section Editor)

Premedication, Sedation, and Pain Medication in Dermatologic Surgery

Authors: Shali Zhang, Misha M. Heller, Grant R. Plost, Travis W. Blalock

Published in: Current Dermatology Reports | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Dermatologists and providers of dermatologic care perform a wide array of cutaneous procedures including biopsies, cryotherapy, curettage, excisions, flaps, grafts, chemical peels, ablative lasers, as well as many other invasive and non-invasive procedures. Patient management beyond the actual procedure continues to be an important aspect of patient care that impacts disease outcomes, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction. With the potential morbidity involved with inadequate management of perioperative factors, a reminder of the need to be intentional and effective is necessary when it comes to the administration of antibiotics, pain control, and sedation. Here we discuss and review the selection and use of premedication, sedation, and pain medication when providing care for dermatologic surgery patients. We also discuss potential gaps regarding perioperative care and the ensuing research needs in this area.
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Metadata
Title
Premedication, Sedation, and Pain Medication in Dermatologic Surgery
Authors
Shali Zhang
Misha M. Heller
Grant R. Plost
Travis W. Blalock
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Dermatology Reports / Issue 3/2016
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4933
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-016-0148-3

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