Colonoscopy is a common endoscopic procedure as an investigation of colorectal pathology. Different modalities of pain control have been described in the past. Propofol is a perfect drug for endoscopic procedure since it has the characteristic of fast onset, short half-life and early recovery. Its unfamiliarity and its potential cardiovascular and respiratory side effect make it unpopular to endoscopists. Recent reports showed propofol is safe in bolus titration by nurse in Caucasian in all endoscopic procedures. Our previous pilot study showed nurse administered propofol sedation (NAPS) is effective and safe and highly acceptable by Chinese patients. Here we conduct a randomized controlled study to compare the effectiveness of NAPS versus traditional sedation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
194
5mg Diazemuls and 25mg Pethidine one min. before procedure followed by bolus doses of 2.5mg Diazemuls / 12.5mg Pethidine at the discretion of endoscopists Maximal dose of 0.2mg/kg Diazemuls and 1mg/kg Pethidine
Loading dose of 40-60mg or 0.8mg/kg Propofol one min. before procedure Propofol 200mg + Alfentanil 0.5mg, 1.5ml per bolus (bolus dose of 14.3mg Propofol + 35ug Alfentanil) via PCA pump No maximal dose Zero lockout time
Pain
Time frame: after recovery
sedation
Time frame: thorughout the procedure
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