Neuroleptanalgesia in upper alimentary endoscopy

Droperidol and fentanyl have been used with diazepam in 250 peroral endoscopies because of dissatisfaction with standard methods of sedation. Excellant analgesia has been achieved and complications have been negligible. The technique does not require the presence of an anaesthetist.

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Published inGut Vol. 17; no. 8; pp. 655 - 658
Main Author Le Brun, H I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Society of Gastroenterology 01.08.1976
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Diazepam
Droperidol - adverse effects
Fentanyl - adverse effects
Fiber Optic Technology
Gastroscopy
Humans
Middle Aged
Neuroleptanalgesia
Preanesthetic Medication
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Summary:Droperidol and fentanyl have been used with diazepam in 250 peroral endoscopies because of dissatisfaction with standard methods of sedation. Excellant analgesia has been achieved and complications have been negligible. The technique does not require the presence of an anaesthetist.
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ISSN:0017-5749
1468-3288
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DOI:10.1136/gut.17.8.655