Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Sep 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialRoutine droperidol pre-medication improves sedation for ERCP.
Pre-medication with droperidol has been used to improve sedation during endoscopy, especially in patients with a history of alcohol or narcotic abuse. We studied whether routine use of droperidol pre-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) could improve patient and physician satisfaction with sedation. ⋯ Droperidol improved overall patient, physician, and nurse satisfaction with sedation during ERCP. It also reduced post-ERCP nausea and vomiting without increasing recovery time or medication cost. Droperidol is recommended for routine pre-ERCP sedation. (Gastrointest Endosc 2000;52:362-6).