Comparison of Post Anesthetic Recovery Time in Sedated Patients for Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in colon disorders. Different drugs and levels of sedation can be used in its accomplishment. There is no consensus on which is the ideal. The aim of this study was to compare the post anesthetic recovery time between patients deeply sedated with midazolam and propofol or fentanyl and propofol. 50 American Society of Anesthesiologist physical state (ASA) I and II candidates elective colonoscopy at Luxembourg Hospital were divided into two groups A) midazolam and propofol or B) fentanyl and propofol. Time of examination, post anesthetic recovery and discharge at home, intercurrence and propofol consumption were compared.