Analgesia During Pediatric Digestive Endoscopy: a Comparison of Two Protocols for Procedural Sedation

About This Study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether ketamine, midazolam, and meperidine are more effective than midazolam and meperidine alone for procedural sedation and analgesia in pediatric digestive endoscopy. Secondary outcomes are the incidence of cardiorespiratory side effects and the necessity of rescue doses.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

• •ketamine

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children =/\> 10 years of age
* Undergoing elective diagnostic colonoscopy
* ASA score class 1-3.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children younger than 10 years of age
* Known epilepsy under treatment
* ASA score class 4 or more
* Interventional colonoscopy (e.g.polypectomy)

Study Locations (1)