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Patients appreciate premedication for endoscopy.

D G Thompson, J E Lennard-Jones, S J Evans

    Lancet (London, England)
    |August 30, 1980
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    Sedation significantly improves patient experience during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. While small endoscopes are feasible without sedation, larger scopes with diazepam sedation are better tolerated and preferred by patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Medical Procedures

    Background:

    • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a common diagnostic procedure.
    • Patient tolerance and experience significantly impact procedure acceptance and repeat rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare patient tolerance and experience between unsedated small-diameter endoscopy and sedated larger-diameter endoscopy.
    • To evaluate the effect of diazepam premedication on patient experience with narrow-instrument endoscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparison of patient-reported outcomes for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using 9 mm (unsedated) versus 13 mm (diazepam sedation) instruments.
    • Assessment of patient memory of the procedure, willingness for repeat procedures, and comparison to barium meal.
    • Evaluation of the impact of diazepam on narrow-instrument endoscopy experience and recovery.

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    Main Results:

    • Unsedated small-diameter endoscopy is feasible but often perceived as unpleasant, leading to reluctance for repeat procedures.
    • Larger-diameter endoscopy with diazepam sedation is generally well-tolerated and favorably compared to barium meals.
    • Diazepam premedication improves the experience of narrow-instrument endoscopy, despite potentially slower recovery due to drowsiness.

    Conclusions:

    • Sedation, particularly with diazepam, enhances patient tolerance and satisfaction with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
    • Larger endoscopes with sedation offer a superior patient experience compared to unsedated narrow endoscopes.
    • While narrow endoscopes are an option, premedication is recommended to mitigate patient discomfort.