How often do patients request Valium before office vein surgery?

2 answers to “How often do patients request Valium...”

A: Depends on how nervous the patient is

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Patients have different tolerance levels and each needs to be treated individually according to their needs and desires and goals. Some patients experience great anxiety in anticipation of  procedures and needle sticks. These patients are offered valium or other medications in an effort to calm... more

A: One in 200 patients given oral Valium

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

One in 200 patients are given oral valium (5 mg) before ambulatory vein surgery, and 1) only if they are driven to and from the office by a family member or friend; and 2) if they are deemed to be very nervous at the time of initial consultation. Most patients do not need any type of anxiolytic or sedation in... more

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