Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Nov 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPatient-controlled sedation versus intravenous sedation for colonoscopy in elderly patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
A prospective randomized trial was conducted to compare the safety, effectiveness, and patient acceptance of patient-controlled sedation and intravenous sedation for colonoscopy in a group of elderly patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy. ⋯ Patient-controlled sedation appears to be safer than intravenous sedation, with comparable effectiveness and acceptance, in elderly patients undergoing elective outpatient colonoscopy.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Nov 2002
Practice Guideline GuidelineGuidelines for the use of deep sedation and anesthesia for GI endoscopy.