Comparison of Propofol versus Midazolam Infusion for Conscious Sedation during Spinal Anaesthesia in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

Abstract

he design of the present study permitted qualitative assessment of propofol and midazolam as sedative agents in inguinal hernia surgeries. The ideal anesthetic agent should provide rapid onset of action, profound intra operative amnesia while ensuring rapid recovery without much complications. There were no significant differences in either patient demographics or surgical characteristics between the two groups. Cardiovascular parameters remained stable throughout the procedure in both study groups and no intervention was required. However recovery and onset of action was faster in the propofol group as compared with the midazolam group. Based on this study the following conclusions have been made 1. Cardiovascular parameters and respiration were well maintained in both the study groups. 2. No incidence of apnea was noticed in both the study groups. 3. Pain during the injection of propofol was a side effect noticed. 4. Onset of action was faster in the propofol group. 5. Propofol group was less co-operative than midazolam group but this was clinically insignificant.