Medically reviewed by Alexis Appelstein, DO Healthcare providers use conscious sedation (also called procedural or moderate ...

The trial compared Remimazolam to Midazolam in 160 colonoscopy patients. The patients either received one of three initial Remimazolam doses or Midazolam followed by “top-ups.” The study compared time ...

Deep sedation with propofol is a common and effective method for anesthesia during a colonoscopy. “Whenever possible, providers are willing to work with patients who request propofol.

Sedation makes driving unsafe for at least 24 hours following your colonoscopy. Ensure your designated driver understands the expected timeline and their responsibility to transport you home ...

Update on Colonoscopy Preparation, Premedication and Sedation Jeffrey R Lewis; Lawrence B Cohen Disclosures Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013;7 (1):77-87.

The use of sedation for colonoscopy does not only enhance patient tolerance and satisfaction but also increases the willingness of patients to return for repeated examination. [17] The level of ...

How to prep for colonoscopy In addition to that liquid diet, that's also when you may be instructed to take the medications provided by your doctor to help clear your bowels.

There are risks to a screening colonoscopy. The most serious is a perforation of the colon, but bleeding and infection are other, rare risks. The preparation can cause imbalances in the salt ...

The study examined 623 patients and researchers said data revealed no differences in duration, difficulty of procedure, complications and patient pain between patients undergoing flexible ...

A new study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics indicates nitrous oxide gas provides a comparable analgesia to IV sedation for patients undergoing colonoscopy. The study examined ...