Japanese journal of clinical oncology
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Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. · Sep 2016
Safety and discomfort during bronchoscopy performed under sedation with fentanyl and midazolam: a prospective study.
Although sedation with fentanyl and midazolam during bronchoscopic examination is widely accepted in the USA and Europe, it is not routine practice in Japan. The objective of the present study was to evaluate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam during bronchoscopy. ⋯ Sedation with fentanyl and midazolam during bronchoscopic examination should be recommended for use in Japan.