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Benzodiazepine Use Disorder

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

WithdrawalSeizuresDelayed EmergenceIncreased MACArrhythmiasHypotensionAvoid Prolonged Fasting

Pathophysiology

Benzodiazepines are positive allosteric modulators at the GABA -A receptor, the principal inhibitory receptor of the central nervous system. Chronic stimulation of that receptor suppresses endogenous...

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