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Show 121 "There is another benzodiazapine," he is saying. I am remembering that a benzodiazapine is a class of medications that works well in easing the stiff-man muscle spasms. "It's called Versed." He pronounced it "ver-said," with the emphasis on "said." I remember the word from my many surgeries. He is stepping back from the bed now and I understand he is about to leave the room. But he continues his explanation first: "It's a much quicker-acting and shorter acting drug. You won't have to wait 30 minutes for it to work." It is sounding like a miracle drug to me. "You also won't remember anything until your body absorbs it and it's out of your system." He is watching for my reaction to this piece of information. Maybe not remembering total-body spasms is a good thing. "OK," I say. He is satisfied, nods to the nurse, and leaves my room. The nurse remains. "It's what they give patients just before surgery," she is volunteering. "So they relax and won't remember how afraid they are." "So, I won't remember anything?" I am asking. |