Post anaesthesia cognitive outcomes in propofol vs. ketamine sedation for colonoscopy: a retrospective cohort study

• Published in: ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PERIOPERATIVE SCIENCE Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Zook, Zachary R., Chien, Stephen, Deng, Ashley, Espiridion, Eduardo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 18.08.2025; Springer
• Subjects: Anesthesiology; Cognitive outcomes; Colonoscopy; Critical Care Medicine; Dementia; Depression; Disorientation; Intensive; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Neurosciences; Original Research; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Sedation; Surgery; Cognitive outcomes; Ketamine; Disorientation; Colonoscopy; Depression; Sedation; Propofol; Dementia

Purpose Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Colonoscopy, the primary screening method for this disease, typically involves sedation to enhance patient comfort and ensure a thorough examination. The choice of sedati...