Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Emergency Surgery
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2017;2(1):1354.Research Article | Open Access
Utilization of Ketamine, Midazolam and Low Dose Propofol for Conscious Sedation; A Safe and Effective Alternative
Jay M. Pensler
Division of Plastic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, USA
*Correspondance to: Jay M. Pensler
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1354
Abstract
Conscious sedation is defined as a technique of administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a state that allows the patient to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining cardio respiratory function. Conscious sedation requires careful titration of the agents involved in conjunction with continuous monitoring of the patient. Over the last fifteen years we have transitioned from the use of two agents; Ketamine and Midazolam to the use of three agents; Ketamine, Midazolam and low dose Propofol for conscious sedation. The inclusion of low dose Propofol infusion (25 mcg/kg/min) has resulted in a significant decreased recovery time and nausea. In an attempt to understand the etiology of the enhanced recovery we reviewed the quantity of the agents used during sedation in this study.
Keywords
Ketamine; Midazolam; Conscious sedation
Cite the article
Pensler JM. Utilization of Ketamine, Midazolam and Low Dose Propofol for Conscious Sedation; A Safe and Effective Alternative. Clin Surg. 2017; 2: 1354.
