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Remote controlled prolonged conscious sedation for gynaecological radiotherapy
V L Oei-Lim1, C J Kalkman, G van Tienhoven
1Department of Anaesthesia, Academic Hospital University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Anaesthesia
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Conscious sedation using propofol effectively manages dental anxiety. This study details a 21-hour prolonged propofol sedation for a patient undergoing gynecological radiotherapy, a novel application for spontaneously breathing patients.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Conscious sedation with propofol is established for anxious dental patients.
- Prolonged sedation without airway adjuncts in spontaneously breathing patients is less documented.
Observation:
- A case study involving a patient undergoing gynecological radiotherapy.
- Target-controlled infusion of propofol was administered for 21 hours.
Findings:
- Successful prolonged conscious sedation was achieved using propofol.
- The technique was applied to a spontaneously breathing patient without an airway adjunct.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility of extended propofol sedation in specific non-dental settings.
- Highlights potential for managing anxious patients during lengthy radiotherapy treatments.
- Suggests a need for further research into prolonged propofol use in spontaneously breathing patients.