Anxiety, Phobia, and Conscious Sedation

stimulate CNS

morphine

meperidine

not recommended for children

fentanyl

drug-induced relaxation

barbiturate

benzodiazepine

opiate analgesic

midezolam

most frequently used

cause selective CNS depression, relaxation

facilitates GABA

decrease cortical brain activity

thiopental

induce full anesthesia

methohexital

brief procedures

phenobarbital

keeps patients calm