Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPropofol compared with general anesthesia for pediatric GI endoscopy: is propofol better?
The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of propofol and general anesthesia in children undergoing elective GI endoscopy. ⋯ Propofol, administered by an anesthesiologist, is an excellent and safe intravenous anesthetic agent for pediatric GI endoscopy.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialRelaxation music decreases the dose of patient-controlled sedation during colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
A prospective randomized controlled trial was performed to test the hypotheses that music decreases the dose of sedative medication required for colonoscopy and that the combination of music and patient-controlled sedation improves patient acceptance of colonoscopy. ⋯ Music can decrease the dose of sedative medication required for colonoscopy. The combination of music and patient-controlled sedation was the best-accepted mode of sedation among 3 groups.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jan 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialOutpatient management for low-risk nonvariceal upper GI bleeding: a randomized controlled trial.
Patients with acute nonvariceal upper GI hemorrhage are routinely hospitalized, regardless of clinical status or endoscopic findings. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes for outpatient versus hospital care of patients with nonvariceal upper GI hemorrhage at low risk of recurrent bleeding. ⋯ Outpatient care of patients at low risk for recurrent nonvariceal upper GI hemorrhage is safe and can lead to significant savings in hospital costs.
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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.