title: A comparison of two sedation techniques for neuroradiology.
abstract: Two groups of 25 patients were sedated during neuroradiological investigation. The first group was sedated with fentanyl and midazolam while the other was given fentanyl and a two-stage infusion of propofol in a subanaesthetic dose. Both techniques resulted in satisfactory sedation and recovery, although those who received propofol were more likely to recall their journey from the X-ray department back to the ward. Sedation in both groups resulted in unacceptable PaO2 values in some patients which could subsequently be corrected by administration of supplementary oxygen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Allan
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Laurence
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Gunawardena
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D008874:Midazolam; D005283:Fentanyl; D015742:Propofol