The use of oral benzodiazepines for patient anxiety associated with Mohs micrographic surgery: An Australian survey

Australas J Dermatol. 2024 Dec;65(8):652-653. doi: 10.1111/ajd.14361. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

Abstract

A survey of Mohs surgery specialists in Australia showed diazepam was the preferred agent and felt to be the safest oral benzodiazepine for perioperative anxiolysis.

Keywords: Mohs micrographic surgery; anxiety; benzodiazepine; diazepam; perioperative anxiety.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Anti-Anxiety Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Anxiety*
  • Australia
  • Benzodiazepines* / therapeutic use
  • Diazepam / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Mohs Surgery*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Benzodiazepines
  • Anti-Anxiety Agents
  • Diazepam