Endoscopy
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Endoscopy
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Editorial Comment Comparative Study
Insulinoma: finding the needle in a haystack.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Sedation for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a comparative study of propofol and midazolam.
A benzodiazepine is generally used when sedation is required for endoscopy, whilst the newer agent propofol appears to have a more suitable pharmacokinetic profile. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of sedation provided by midazolam and propofol under controlled conditions. ⋯ Compared to midazolam, propofol facilitated gastroscopy to a greater extent. However, due to its narrower therapeutic range, propofol is the more demanding agent to administer, thus making it less universally applicable than midazolam.