Midazolam sedation for outpatient fibreoptic endoscopy: evaluation of alfentanil supplementation
Milligan, K.R.; Howe, J.P.; McLoughlin, J.; Holmes, W.; Dundee, J.W.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 70(5): 304-306
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 3142331 Document Number: 325119
Alfentanil, a short-acting opioid, was used as an adjuvant to midazolam for sedation of 30 outpatients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The operating conditions and recovery times were compared with those of a similar group of 30 patients sedated with midazolam only. The use of alfentanil resulted in improved operating conditions and a more rapid recovery. Patient acceptance was high.