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* Elderly patients (prevents post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) | * Elderly patients (prevents post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) | ||
* Paediatric surgery (in addition to [[general anaesthesia]]) | * Paediatric surgery (in addition to [[general anaesthesia]]) | ||
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