Propofol versus combined sedation in flexible bronchoscopy: a randomised non-inferiority trial
Propofol versus combined sedation in flexible bronchoscopy: a randomised non-inferiority trial
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DOI:
10.1183/09031936.00180808
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发表时间:
2009-11-01
影响因子:
24.3
通讯作者:
Tamm, M.
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作者:
Stolz, D.;Kurer, G.;Tamm, M.
Combined sedation with a benzodiazepine and an opiate has been proposed as standard sedation for bronchoscopy. Propofol is a sedative-hypnotic with a rapid onset of action and fast recovery time, but carries the potential risk of respiratory failure.Consecutive patients (n=200) were randomly allocated to receive either the combination midazolam and hydrocodone or intravenous propofol. The primary end-points were the mean lowest arterial oxygen saturation during bronchoscopy and the readiness-for-discharge score 1 h after the procedure.The mean lowest arterial oxygen saturation during bronchoscopy did not differ across treatment groups (p=0.422), and the number of patients recording an arterial oxygen saturation of = 1 h after the examination. Minor procedural complications were noted in 71 (35.5%) patients and exhibited a similar incidence in both treatment arms (p=0.460).Propofol is as effective and safe as combined sedation in patients undergoing flexible bronchoscopy, thus representing an appealing option if timely discharge is a priority.