921 dexmedetomidine of conscious sedation with colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: a prospective double blinded randomized controlled study

Unlike endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of esophagus and stomach, colorectal ESD requires many occasions such as breath holding and posture conversion during endoscopic treatment. On the other hand, sedation is desirable to remove uncomfortable and pain and ideal sedation in colorectal ESD is conscious sedation. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is used as a sedative which enables sedation under consciousness, and is used in intensive care areas and so on. In order to clarify the usefulness of DEX in colorectal ESD, we conducted a prospective double blind randomized controlled trial.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research