A Comparative study between Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol for sedation in upper GI endoscopy procedure considering effect on intraoperative vital data, patient amnesia and onset of recovery after the procedure

Abstract

n the modern medicine, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy has become a definitive tool for diagnosis and management of many diseases. It is usually preformed in separate unit as day-case procedure and for outpatient clinic. The search of a safe and effective sedation for these patients is still an open topic. In a trial to enhance the experience of the patients and allow better sedation for this procedure, the present study was designed in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy to compare the sedative effect and the hemodynamic effect of propofol which is usually used for such procedures and the relatively newer agent dexmedetomidine.