Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jun 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPropofol versus midazolam/meperidine for outpatient colonoscopy: administration by nurses supervised by endoscopists.
Propofol is under evaluation as a sedative for endoscopic procedures. ⋯ For outpatient colonoscopy, propofol administered by nurses and supervised by endoscopists has several advantages over midazolam plus meperidine and deserves additional investigation.