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Sedation associated with a more complete colonoscopy

W M Rodney1, G Dabov, E Orientale

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis 38104.

The Journal of Family Practice
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
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Sedation significantly increases the rate of complete colonoscopies performed by family physicians. Electrolyte solutions also improve bowel preparation, reducing procedure termination.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is a crucial diagnostic tool.
  • Sedation's impact on colonoscopy completion rates by family physicians is understudied.
  • Evaluating biopsy and polypectomy outcomes is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effect of sedation on complete colonoscopic examination rates.
  • To evaluate outcomes of biopsies and polypectomies during colonoscopies.
  • To compare sedated versus nonsedated colonoscopies.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection on 164 consecutive colonoscopies.
  • Comparison of 126 sedated patients versus 38 nonsedated patients.
  • Supervised training experiences accounted for 73% of procedures.

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Main Results:

  • Reach-the-cecum rate was 85% in sedated patients vs. 31% in nonsedated (P < .05).
  • Procedure termination due to pain was higher in nonsedated (16%) vs. sedated (5%) patients (P < .05).
  • Electrolyte purge solution yielded the most effective bowel preparation.

Conclusions:

  • Sedation is associated with a higher percentage of complete colonoscopic examinations.
  • Electrolyte purge solutions reduce examinations terminated due to inadequate bowel preparation.
  • Sedation may improve colonoscopy efficacy and patient comfort.