Abstract
The effect of diazepam as an agent for premedication to anesthesia was studied by double blind test using placebo and the result statistically investigated.
The subjects were restricted to 1326 laparotomy and thoracotomy cases which were as alike as possible. Diazepam used in premedication was superior to meperidin which is being generally used in premedication in sedative and antianxiety effect. It was found diazepam given after rising in a dose of 0.1mg/kg was inadequate to premedication when surgical operation was performed in the afternoon. It was statistically shown, however. diazepam to be a useful agent without untoward side effects in premedication to anesthes in the field of anesthesiology.
