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Diphenhydramine in the Perioperative Setting

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Diphenhydramine, commonly known as Benadryl, is an antihistamine widely used in various clinical settings, including perioperative care. Its primary function is to block the effects of histamine in the body, which can be particularly useful in managing allergic reactions and in sedation protocols. In the perioperative setting, diphenhydramine finds its application in several areas, which include preoperative sedation, adjunct to anesthesia, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) management, an