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Propofol, compared to versed, provides the same level of sedation, attenuation of detrimental effects and safety when used as a rapid sequence intubation (RSI) agent in preterm neonates (Penido, Silva, Tavares & Silva, 2011). In fact, midazolam has a slower onset of action than propofol, possibly making it the more advantageous agent. ................
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