This study examines that the use of \>200 mg of propofol sedation enables patients to drive home safely after outpatient colonoscopy.
The hospital policy of routine discharge to normal activity 1 hour after propofol mono-sedation for EGD or colonoscopy was approved by the ethics committee of Showa Inan General Hospital in January, 2004 (http://www.sihp.jp). The investigator' s subsequent experience verified the safety of this discharge policy which was reconfirmed in March 2014. Based on these studies, the upper limit of 200 mg was established for those allowed early discharge and driving to home. This study examines that the use of \>200 mg of propofol sedation enables patients to drive home safely 90-120 minutes after outpatient colonoscopy.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Using \> 200 mg of propofol sedation colonoscopy is performed. 90-120 minutes after colonoscopy subjects go home. Within 1 week patients will be asked about their condition and satisfaction for colonoscopy.
Showa Inan General hospital
Komagane, Nagano, Japan
Traffic accidents
Number of traffic accidents
Time frame: 1 day
Patient satisfaction
Patient satisfaction (bad, 0-good 100%) is asked.
Time frame: 1 day
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