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Remimazolam versus propofol for deep sedation/anaesthesia in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in elderly patients: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial

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Propofol is the most commonly used sedative in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, but is associated with cardiorespiratory suppression, particularly in elderly patients. Remimazolam is a new short‐acting GABA(A) receptor agonist with… Click to show full abstract

Propofol is the most commonly used sedative in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, but is associated with cardiorespiratory suppression, particularly in elderly patients. Remimazolam is a new short‐acting GABA(A) receptor agonist with minimal impact on cardiorespiratory suppression, and may be a viable alternative in elderly patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

Keywords: versus propofol; elderly patients; remimazolam versus; propofol; deep sedation; propofol deep

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Year Published: 2022

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