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| Patient-controlled sedation with propofol and alfentanil during colonoscopy: A pilot study |
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| Author(s): Roseveare C, Seavell C, Patel P, Criswell J, Shepherd H |
| Source: ENDOSCOPY Volume: 30 Issue: 5 Pages: 482-483 Published: JUN 1998 |
| Times Cited: 19 References: 7 |
| Abstract: Background and Study Aims: Patient controlled sedation (PCS) is becoming increasingly popular in day-case surgery and has the potential for use during endoscopy. We aimed to examine its safety and acceptability during colonoscopy in a pilot study using alfentanil and propofol and assess its influence oar the patient's recovery time. Patients and Methods: Sixteen otherwise healthy patients undergoing colonoscopy were attached to a Graseby 3300 PCA pump containing prapofol 480 mg and alfentanil 1 mg (total volume 42 ml) and gave themselves bolus of 0.5 ml whenever they became uncomfortable.
Results: All patients tolerated the procedure well and found the PCS easy to use. There were no serious haemodynamic or respiratory complications and patients recovered quickly after the procedure, irrespective of the dose of drug given.
Conclusions: PCS with propofol and alfentanil is an eft fective, short-acting form of sedation for patients undergoing colonoscopy and may be an alternative tee benzodiazepines.
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| Document Type: Article |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Roseveare, C (reprint author), Queen Alexandra Hosp, Portsmouth PO63 LY, Hants England |
Addresses:
1. Royal Hampshire Cty Hosp, Dept Med, Winchester, Hants England
2. Royal Hampshire Cty Hosp, Dept Anaesthet, Winchester, Hants England |
| Publisher: GEORG THIEME VERLAG, P O BOX 30 11 20, D-70451 STUTTGART, GERMANY |
| Subject Category: Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Surgery |
| IDS Number: 100QY |
| ISSN: 0013-726X |
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