Methohexital is a medication used in anesthesia for sedation. It is in the barbiturate class of medications. This activity outlines the indications, action, and contraindications for methohexital as an agent for use in procedural sedation for various procedures and the induction of anesthesia. It also highlights the role of the interprofessional team in administering and monitoring patients who receive this sedative.
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