Etomidate Combined with Propofol versus Remimazolam for Sedation in Elderly Patients During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial.

Qin ZhangRui ZhaoYaqing WuLiming ZhangYi Feng

Published in: Drug design, development and therapy (2024)

The safety and efficacy of remimazolam besylate are not inferior to those of etomidate combined with propofol, rendering it a safe option for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy in ASA I-II elderly patients, but care should be taken to monitor the occurrence of hiccups.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
small bowel
healthcare
mechanical ventilation
risk assessment
palliative care
quality improvement
open label
phase ii
intensive care unit
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
double blind
chronic pain
acute respiratory distress syndrome