Definition In the perioperative setting, benzodiazepines are frequently used for anxiolysis, amnesia, and sedation. They exert these effects via the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter system. In particular, they bind to specific sites on the GABA type A receptor complex, enhancing the interaction between the receptor and chloride ion channel. Benzodiazepines may also be used to […]