Colonoscopy can i be put to sleep

Benadryl could be added for aditional sedation benefit in some patients. Advantages to this sedation is that an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist need not be present and is administered by a registered nurse under the supervision of the doctor performing the procedure. Overall procedure cost is less. However, with this sedation, it takes a little longer to be put to sleep, may not be sedated completely as there is a limit on the amount of medications that can used , takes a little longer to recover and most patients feel grogginess the whole day.

The other option is Propofol the 'Michael Jackson drug'. Propofol sedation during colonoscopy can result in a faster recovery and discharge, a shorter time to sedation and ambulation, as well as improved patient satisfaction. There are studies suggesting not increased rate of complications vs some others that suggest the opposite. That means that no medications are given. Very few people choose this option. Light sedation. This is just what it sounds like.

Although one is sleepy, the patient can still respond to verbal commands and can feel pain. There is no effect on breathing or cardiovascular function. Moderate sedation also called Conscious Sedation. This is a little deeper than light sedation, yet the patient can respond purposefully to verbal or physical stimulation.

There is usually little or no effect on ventilation or cardiovascular function low risk. Most patients will have no memory of the procedure while under moderate sedation. Deep sedation.

This is deeper still, and patients will respond to repeated painful stimulation, but usually non-purposefully. Breathing may be impaired, as may cardiovascular function. The patient will have no memory of what happened while under deep sedation amnesia. General anesthesia. Search Search forum. Do you have a cancer chat password?

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Do we get put to sleep? Hope this is helpful to you. Good luck. Jan x. The doctor explained it all and made sure I was Comfortable. I can honestly say it was ok. The cup of tea I had when it was over was lovely!

Regards Mimi. You'll be fine and at least you'll have firm news about what's going on inside. Love Carrie. Do we get put to sleep 1 Sep in response to sammy87 Thanks all I am definitely going to ask for sedation.

Do we get put to sleep 1 Sep in response to sammy87 Hi sammy There isn't a medical procedure in the world that is free from risk. Do we get put to sleep 1 Sep in response to telemando what sort of risk am i looking at from Anesthesia? You may also have some blood in your poo or bleeding from your bottom. These things are common. Page last reviewed: 07 June Next review due: 07 June What happens on the day - Colonoscopy Contents What is a colonoscopy?

Why it's done Getting ready What happens on the day Results. You should also bring any medicines you take with you. When you arrive You'll speak with a nurse about what's going to happen.