Kanto, J Biochemical assessment of preoperative stress: a study with diazepam and measurement of monoamine metabolites and catecholamines in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma. [electronic resource] - British journal of anaesthesia May 1991 - 587-90 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 0007-0912 Standard No.: 10.1093/bja/66.5.587 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid--bloodAdultAnesthesia, ObstetricalAnesthesia, SpinalCatecholamines--metabolismDiazepam--therapeutic useEpinephrine--bloodFemaleHomovanillic Acid--cerebrospinal fluidHumansHydroxyindoleacetic Acid--cerebrospinal fluidMethoxyhydroxyphenylglycol--analogs & derivativesNeurotransmitter Agents--metabolismNorepinephrine--bloodPregnancySleep--drug effectsStress, Psychological--metabolismTime Factors