Comparison of Propofol-fentanyl and Midazolam-fentanyl for Conscious Sedation

Comparison of Propofol-fentanyl and Midazolam-fentanyl for Conscious Sedation in Painful Procedures

Sixty patients who refer to the emergency ward and need any painful procedure in the ward are randomized into 2 groups. One group is sedated before the procedure using propofol-fentanyl and the other with midazolam-fentanyl, with the same depth of sedation. The two groups will be compared regarding recovery time and other parameters described below.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age more than 18
• candidate for a painful procedure
• negative past history of a serious medical condition
• ASA score 0 and 1

Exclusion Criteria:

• deep sedation making the patient unable to answer the questions
• pregnancy
• allergy to drugs
• hemodynamic instability
• failure to consent