Comparison of Post Anesthetic Recovery Time in Sedated Patients for Colonoscopy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-06-25
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Colonoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in colon disorders. Different
drugs and levels of sedation can be used in its accomplishment. There is no consensus on
which is the ideal. The aim of this study was to compare the post anesthetic recovery time
between patients deeply sedated with midazolam and propofol or fentanyl and propofol. 50
American Society of Anesthesiologist physical state (ASA) I and II candidates elective
colonoscopy at Luxembourg Hospital were divided into two groups A) midazolam and propofol or
B) fentanyl and propofol. Time of examination, post anesthetic recovery and discharge at
home, intercurrence and propofol consumption were compared.