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v) The use routine of benzodiazepines such as midazolam is NOT recommended for anal-
gesia. When performing procedural sedation, benzodiazepines may also be considered
to treat behavioral disturbances or unpleasant (emergence) reactions. Benzodiazepines
should not be used prophylactically and are not commonly needed when the correct pain
or sedation dose of ketamine is used.
vi) Polypharmacy is not recommended; benzodiazepines should NOT be used in conjunction
with opioid analgesia.
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