Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialSafer colonoscopy with patient-controlled analgesia and sedation with propofol and alfentanil.
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of patient-controlled analgesia and sedation with propofol/alfentanil for colonoscopy compared with continuous drug infusion and conventional nurse-administered medication. ⋯ Patient-controlled administration of propofol and alfentanil for colonoscopy may provide a better margin of safety than conventional administration of midazolam and meperidine and results in a higher level of patient satisfaction and shorter recovery.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jul 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPatient-controlled sedation with propofol for colonoscopy.
Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) allows the patient to titrate the dosage of sedative drugs according to need. ⋯ PCS with propofol is effective and results in high patient satisfaction and faster discharge.