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ReviewActa anaesthesiologica Scandinavica2026

Mapping the Clinical Evidence on Remimazolam in Anaesthesia: A Protocol for a Scoping Review.

Emma Hansine Vangsgaard Skuldbøl Nilsson, Ibrahim Abood, Ann Merete Møller

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Review in Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Emma Hansine Vangsgaard Skuldbøl NilssonDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.
Ibrahim AboodDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.ORCID 0009-0001-0294-4895
Ann Merete MøllerDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0003-1852-1544

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRemimazolam is a recently introduced benzodiazepine used for procedural sedation and general anaesthesia. Its pharmacokinetic profile, including rapid metabolism and predictable recovery, has generated interest in its potential advantages compared with traditional sedatives such as midazolam and propofol.

methodsThis protocol follows established methodological guidance for scoping reviews. The review will map the available evidence on the clinical use of remimazolam and identify gaps in the current literature. Specifically, it will examine studied patient populations, the reported pharmacokinetic profile of remimazolam and the clinical settings in which the drug has been investigated.

resultsThe review will provide an overview of the existing literature on remimazolam, with particular focus on underrepresented patient populations, its current clinical applications, and reported short- and long-term adverse effects.

conclusionThe planned review will map the current evidence regarding remimazolam, identify underrepresented populations, the clinical contexts in which remimazolam is used, and gaps for future research.

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AnesthesiaBenzodiazepinesHypnotics and SedativesHumansScoping Reviews as TopicBenzodiazepinesHypnotics and Sedativesremimazolam

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PMID42117605
PMCPMC13163629

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