Video Tip: Endoscopic Sedation – Fentanyl, Versed and Propofol | January 2022-Endoscopic Sedation

Endoscopic Sedation – Fentanyl, Versed and Propofol

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Video Summary

The video discusses the use of fentanyl, Versed, and propofol as sedatives in medical procedures. The speaker emphasizes the need to wait a few minutes to see the peak effects of fentanyl and Versed after administration. The appropriate dosage ranges for different levels of sedation and patient conditions, such as chronic pain, are also mentioned. The speaker highlights that the duration of these medications varies depending on the desired sedation level. They also note that propofol is a suitable agent for deeper sedation levels and provide an example of a typical first dose for propofol in such cases. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

fentanyl

Versed

propofol

sedatives

medical procedures