Sherif S Sultan
CONTEXT: Many techniques are used for sedation of colonoscopies. Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) is utilizing many drugs or drug combinations. AIMS: The aim of this study is to compare the safety and feasibility of propofol/remifentanil versus propofol/alfentanil given to sedate patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopies through a patient-controlled technique. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Controlled randomized and double-blind study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 80 patients were randomly divided into two groups; PA group received a combination of propofol/alfentanil and PR group received propofol/remifentanil combination...
November 2014: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia