A Prospective Safety Study of a Low-Dose Propofol Sedation Protocol for Colonoscopy

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Authors

Brian Sipe · Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center

Mark D. Scheidler · St. Vincent Hospital

Arthur R. Baluyut · St. Vincent's Birmingham

Betty Wright · St. Vincent Carmel Hospital

Abstract

This protocol for propofol administration is safe and effective for patients undergoing elective colonoscopy. The level of sedation was titrated readily to a moderate level of sedation while preserving a high degree of patient satisfaction.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Volume 5, Issue 5, pp. 563-566.e1

DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2007.01.013

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