PURPOSE: The objective of our study was to compare the safety and efficacy of remifentanilduring colonoscopy with those of the standard combination of midazolam and pethidine. METHODS:One-hundred and sixteen consecutive patients scheduled for colonoscopy were randomly assigned to groups A or B. Patients in group A (n = 56) received intravenous (IV) midazolam and pethidine. Patients in group B (n = 60) received IV remifentanil. RESULTS: Recovery was faster in group B (0 min) than in group A (56 +/- 11.3 min) (P < 0.001). There was a marked difference between groups B and A with regard to the time of hospital discharge-28.7 +/- 4.3 and 148.9 +/- 34 min, respectively (P < 0.001). Patients in group A rated the procedure as comfortable, as also did those in group B. A combination of midazolam and pethidine had a greater affect on patients' cardiorespiratory characteristics. CONCLUSION:Remifentanilduring colonoscopy provides sufficient pain relief with better hemodynamic stability, less respiratory depression, and significantly faster recovery and hospital discharge than moderate sedation with midazolam and pethidine.
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PURPOSE: The objective of our study was to compare the safety and efficacy of remifentanil during colonoscopy with those of the standard combination of midazolam and pethidine. METHODS: One-hundred and sixteen consecutive patients scheduled for colonoscopy were randomly assigned to groups A or B. Patients in group A (n = 56) received intravenous (IV) midazolam and pethidine. Patients in group B (n = 60) received IV remifentanil. RESULTS: Recovery was faster in group B (0 min) than in group A (56 +/- 11.3 min) (P < 0.001). There was a marked difference between groups B and A with regard to the time of hospital discharge-28.7 +/- 4.3 and 148.9 +/- 34 min, respectively (P < 0.001). Patients in group A rated the procedure as comfortable, as also did those in group B. A combination of midazolam and pethidine had a greater affect on patients' cardiorespiratory characteristics. CONCLUSION:Remifentanil during colonoscopy provides sufficient pain relief with better hemodynamic stability, less respiratory depression, and significantly faster recovery and hospital discharge than moderate sedation with midazolam and pethidine.
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