Fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) are given before débridement of a child's burn wounds. Which is the rationale for administration of these medications?
A) Promote healing
B) Prevent infection
C) Provide pain relief
D) Limit amount of débridement that will be necessary

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Fentanyl and midazolam provide excellent intravenous sedation and analgesia to control procedural pain in children with burns. These drugs are for sedation and pain control, not healing, preventing infection, or limiting the amount of débridement.

Fentanyl and Midazolam (Versed) Are Given Before Débridement of a Child's