• Dig. Dis. Sci. · May 2004

    Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial

    Comparison of fentanyl versus meperidine for analgesia in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.

    • Sabina Ali, D Lyn Davidson, and David A Gremse.
    • Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA.
    • Dig. Dis. Sci. 2004 May 1;49(5):888-91.

    AbstractThis study compared the safety and efficacy of fentanyl and meperidine for analgesia in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy. In a double-blind, randomized trial, 24 patients (11 males) received either fentanyl (1 microg/kg) or meperidine (1 mg/kg). These analgesics were administered in unmarked syringes by an investigator who did not participate in the procedure or in the evaluation of the patient's sedation. There were 17 Caucasians and 7 African-Americans whose mean age was 10.4 +/- 4.4 years. Thirteen patients received meperidine and 11 received fentanyl. Midazolam was given to all patients as needed to provide sufficient sedation for the procedure. Study subjects underwent EGD (n = 17) or colonoscopy (n = 7). There were no differences as assessed by patient, endoscopist, or assistant for tolerance, discomfort, procedure ease, recovery time, complications, heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen saturation. We conclude that meperidine and fentanyl are equally effective in providing analgesia for pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.

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