Computer-assisted sedation reduces patient recovery time by almost 20 percent

(Digestive Disease Week) Use of computer-assisted propofol sedation for routine upper endoscopy and colonoscopy reduced recovery room time by almost 20 percent, according to a study released today at Digestive Disease Week® 2015. The study, conducted by researchers at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Wash., showed the process yielded a better recovery experience than the commonly used combination of midazolam and fentanyl.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news