Which benzodiazepine has an exceptionally short half-life and is frequently used for procedural sedation?
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Correct answer: Midazolam
Midazolam is a water-soluble, short-acting benzodiazepine. Its rapid onset and brief duration of action, combined with its ability to induce anterograde amnesia, make it ideal for pre-surgical sedation and endoscopy.
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