Study on painless gastroscopy with rimifentani and propofol

Objective To study the efficacy and safety of sedation in gastroscopy with a combined use of rimifentani and propofol compared to a control,non-sedative group.Methods 120 cases in sedative group were given intravenous rimifentani and propofol.Patients'feeling and discomfort,operator's satisfaction and operative duration were compared with the controI group(n=120,without sedation).The changes of blood pressure,heat rate and blood oxygen saturation were recorded and analysed.Results 118 patients(98.3%)in sedative group and 0 patient(0)in control group did not complain any discomfort and pain duing gastroscopy(P＜0.01).The incidence of cough,restlessness,nausea and vomiting,and guttural discomfort in sedative group(1.7%,3.3%,1.7%,and 0,respectively)was lower as compared with the control group(9.2%,26.7%,48.3%and 100%,respectively,P＜0.01).The blood pressure in sedative group was decreased duing the procedure and recovered after the procedure.Conclusion With intravenous use of rimifentani and propofol,gastroscopy can be performed effectively and safely. Key words: Rimifentani; Propofol; Gastrcacopy; Sedation