Table 2 Client assessment of the quality of sedation using propofol and pethidine/midazolam
From: Propofol versus pethidine/midazolam sedation: benefits in flexible upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Variable | Propofol n (104) | Peth/Mid n (137) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sedation, N (%) | 0.243 | ||
Excellent | 42 (40.4) | 57(41.6) | |
Good | 58 (55.8) | 79 (57.7) | |
Fair | 4 (3.8) | 1 (0.7) | |
Level of sedation, N (%) | 0.822 | ||
Adequate | 97 (94.2) | 131 (94.2) | |
Too much | 1 (0.9) | 2 (1.5) | |
Too little | 5 (4.9) | 6 (4.3) | |
Satisfaction, N (%) | 0.653 | ||
Excellent | 49 (47.1) | 69 (50.4) | |
Good | 53 (51.0) | 67 (48.9) | |
Fair | 2 (1.9) | 1 (0.7) | |
Discomfort N (%) | 0.534 | ||
None | 90 (87.4) | 120 (86.3) | |
Mild | 11 (10.6) | 11 (7.9) | |
Moderate | 1 (1.0) | 6 (4.4) | |
Severe | 1 (1.0) | 2 (1.4) | |
Failure of intubation | 0.090 | ||
Yes | 4 (3.8) | 13 (9.5) | |
No | 100 (96.2) | 124 (90.5) |