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• Published Subscription Original Research 28 Feb 2026

  Preoperative Use of Midazolam vs Dexmedetomidine for Anxiolysis in Day-Care Surgery

  By Pratul, Masrata Gull, Deepanshu Sharma, Javid Ahmadvani

  Abstract: Surgical procedures trigger significant fear and anxiety that can adversely affect physiological responses and recovery outcomes. This prospective, randomized, double-blinded clinical trial compared the anxiolytic efficacy and safety of intravenous midazolam and dexmedetomidine in 60 patients undergoing day-care surgery. Primary outcomes included anxiety scores measured by STAI and sedation assessed by the OAAS scale at multiple perioperative time points. Secondary outcomes assessed in the study included detailed evaluation of hemodynamic …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–12 Read article →