The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Mar 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPatient-controlled versus nurse-administered sedation with propofol during colonoscopy. A prospective randomized trial.
Patient-controlled sedation (PCS) with propofol, is well tolerated and reduces recovery time and staff required during endoscopic interventions. "Who" administers the drug proves economically crucial. With the aim of maintaining safety, medical quality, and patient satisfaction, this study investigates PCS versus nurse-administered propofol sedation (NAPS) in a cohort of consecutive patients. ⋯ Individual patient characteristics and attitudes toward self-control are crucial for PCS. While being a viable option for patients who are able and willing to handle, this technique is not applicable in a considerable portion of everyday patients.