Bidirectional Endoscopy
Conditions
Keywords
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Anesthesia, Recovery
Brief summary
The investigators study aim is to determine whether there is a any advantage in starting with upper or lower endoscopy. The main study objective will be the amount of analgesia needed for sustaining the examinee's comfort during the exams. Secondary endpoints will rate of detection of significant pathologies, total time of procedure, examinee's tolerance, time to recovery and examinee's satisfaction.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age\> 18 * Same day bidirectional endoscopy
Exclusion criteria
* Prior failed endoscopy. * Any major complication during previous endoscopy. * Difficulty in communication with the patients. * Psychiatric disease or mental retardation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dose of mephridine and midazolam | 1 year | Dose of analgestices used in order to achive concious sedation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to recovery | 1 year | Time to full recovery and release after endoscopies |
| Rate of significant findings | 1 year | Rate of significant findings: colonoscopy: polyps, carcinoma, inflammation, diverticuli, A-V malformations Upper endoscopy: Barret's esophagus, severe esophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, polyps and space occupying lesions |
Countries
Israel