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Sedation with a target-controlled propofol infusion system during assessment of the upper airway in snorers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. A. P. Connolly*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Law Hospital, Carluke, Lanarkshire.
J. Martin
Affiliation:
Departments of Anaesthesia, Law Hospital, Carluke, Lanarkshire.
P. White
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Law Hospital, Carluke, Lanarkshire.
*
Mr A. A. P. Connelly, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Law Hospital, Lanarkshire ML8 5ER.

Abstract

The ability of a target-controlled propofol infusion system to provide sedation for patients undergoing assessment of the upper airway during snoring is presented. This technique provides the desired sedation level for induction of snoring and is short acting and readily controllable. We advocate its use in sedation nasal endoscopy.

Type
Short Communication
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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