A comparison of propofol with ketofol for sedation quality and side effects in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Abstract

Colonoscopy is an endoscopic method and ıt is better to perform this procedure under sedoanalgesia in order to eliminate patients’ anxiety, the colic-like pain and discomfort that occur during the procedure [1]. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of propofol and propofol+ketamine (ketofol) on sedation and side effects in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Material-Method: 50 patients with ASA I-II that are between the ages of 18-65. The patients in the propofol group and Ketofol group were given 0.1mL/kg of drug and/or combination of drugs. The vital parameters, injection pain, spontaneous time of opening eyes, the time of Modified Aldrete Score (MAS) ≥ 9 and the amount of medication used during the procedure and in the recovery room were recorded. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups during the procedure and in the recovery room (p