A Comparison of Injection Pain of Propofol During Endoscopy : LCT Propofol vs MCT/LCT Propofol

A Comparison of Injection Pain of Propofol During Endoscopy : LCT Propofol vs MCT/LCT Propofol

The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence and intensity of possible pain on injection as well as patient satisfaction caused by long chain triglyceride propofol versus medium/long chain combinated triglyceride propofol on endoscopy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age >15 yrs
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists risk class III-IV)I-II
• patients undergoing to gastroscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• significant systemic disease (American Society of Anesthesiologists risk class III-IV)
• history of allergic reactions to any of the study drugs
• chronic use of opioid analgesics
• psychiatric disorder
• arrythmia
• pregnancy
• age <18 yrs