From: A comparative study of dexmedetomidine and propofol infusion during monitored anesthesia care (MAC) in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): a randomized controlled trial
Rescue drug used
(Inj. propofol bolus)
Group P
(n = 30)
Group D
p value*
No. of patients required rescue drug
2 (6.7%)
8 (26.7%)
< 0.001
Total dosage (mg)
80
280
Dose/patient (mg)
40 ± 14.1
35 ± 7.6
0.486