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general anaesthetic. Conscious sedation might involve a combination of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versed versed] (a short acting IV [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine benzodiazepine])
general anaesthetic. Conscious sedation might involve a combination of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versed versed] (a short acting IV [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine benzodiazepine])
and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyl fentanyl] (a short acting IV opiate), both of which are perfectly safe for worms.  
and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyl fentanyl] (a short acting IV opiate), both of which are perfectly safe for worms.  
❌ However, if you are given a nasal cannula to supply oxygen, make sure that no nitrous oxide is added to the oxygen, as this could instantly kill hookworms, and possibly also whipworms.


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=== Anaesthetics (anesthetics), topical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaesthetics] ===
=== Anaesthetics (anesthetics), topical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaesthetics] ===
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