Sedatives and analgesics used during ERCP
| Drugs used during ERCP | SRH (n=number of patients) | BSG audit (n=number of patients) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average midazolam dose (mg) | 4.4 (n=112) | 5.7 (n=4521) | <0.0001 |
| >5 mg of midazolam (%) | 21 (n=24) | 33 (n=1484) | 0.0105 |
| Average diazemul dose (mg) | 11.1 (n=118) | 13.5 (n=520) | 0.0005 |
| General anaesthesia (%) | 1.3 (n=3) | 1.5 (n=79) | 1.00 |
| Average fentanyl dose in μg) | 44.3 (n=225) | 90.4 (n=1069) | <0.0001 |
| Reversal of sedation (%) | 0 (n=231) | 7.6 (n=345) | <0.0001 |
ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography; SRH, Sunderland Royal Hospital.