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I am having my third colonoscopy. I am allergic to benzodiazephines so my doctor suggested the use of Propofol this time, with an anesthesiologist. I am afraid... and don't know what to expect or the safety of this drug. I am looking for some reassurance as I am very nervous.
Hi Rona
I would say that this is an excellent proposal. Propofol has a very good profile for sedation and in the hands of an anaesthetist is much safer than dosing with benzodiazepines by the person doing the colonoscopy. I would much rather have that than anything else.
Hope that puts your mind at rest.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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