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Patient-controlled sedation during epidural anesthesia.

W Y Park1, P A Watkins

  • 1V.A. Medical Center, Washington, DC 20422.

Anesthesia and Analgesia
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Patient-controlled sedation with midazolam and fentanyl during epidural anesthesia is safe and effective. Patients reported higher comfort levels when self-administering sedation compared to anesthesiologist-controlled methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Intraoperative sedation is crucial for patient comfort during surgical epidural anesthesia.
  • Current anesthesiologist-administered sedation may not fully optimize patient experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of patient-controlled sedation (PCS) versus anesthesiologist-controlled sedation (ACS).
  • To evaluate patient comfort levels during surgical epidural anesthesia under both sedation methods.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study of 40 patients undergoing surgical epidural anesthesia.
  • Group 1 received ACS with midazolam and fentanyl administered by an anesthesiologist.
  • Group 2 received PCS with midazolam and fentanyl via an Abbott Lifecare PCA infuser.

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Main Results:

  • No significant differences in demographics, surgery types, or drug doses administered.
  • Patients in the PCS group reported significantly higher levels of comfort during anesthesia and surgery.
  • PCS was found to be a safe and effective technique for intraoperative sedation.

Conclusions:

  • Patient-controlled sedation using midazolam and fentanyl is a viable and patient-preferred alternative to anesthesiologist-controlled sedation.
  • Further research is needed to optimize PCS protocols, including drug selection, dosage, and infusion parameters.