A comparison of fentanyl-propofol with a ketamine-propofol combination for sedation during endometrial biopsy

Akin A., Guler G., Esmaoglu A., Bedirli N., Boyaci A.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, vol.17, no.3, pp.187-190, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2004.06.019
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.187-190
  • Keywords: anesthetics, intravenous, biopsy, endometrial, fentanyl, ketamine, propofol, sedation, MONITORED ANESTHESIA CARE, SURGERY
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Study Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical activities of ketamine and fentanyl when used in combination with propofol for outpatients undergoing endometrial biopsy. The investigated parameters were respiration, sedation, recovery rate, side effects, time to discharge, and patient satisfaction.