Table 4 Comparison of pulse rate, recovery time and duration of procedure between propofol and pethidine with midazolam combined
From: Propofol versus pethidine/midazolam sedation: benefits in flexible upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Variable | Propofol (time/min ± SD) | P + M (time/min ± SD) | Diff | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pulse rate | 113.8 (15.37) | 115.3 (15.71) | 1.5 | − 2.4–5.5 | 0.444 |
Recovery time | 12.6 (5.63) | 33.7 (10.30) | 21.1 | 18.9–23.3 | < 0.001 |
Duration of procedure | 4.6 (2.82) | 8.9 (4.08) | 4.4 | 3.5–5.3 | < 0.001 |