Non-anesthesiologist-administered Propofol During the Flexible Bronchoscopy

Measurement and surveillance of transcutaneous CO2 pressure (PtcCO2) to determine PtcCO2 behavior for each sedation group.

The initial dose was 0.05 mg/kg. Additional doses of 2 mg of midazolam were allowed to reach a score level of three to four in the Observer´s assessment of alertness/ sedation scale.

The initial dose was 0.1 mg /kg. Additional doses of 10 mg of propofol were allowed to reach a score level of three to four in the Observer´s assessment of alertness/ sedation scale.

The starting dose was 2 mg with additional doses of 1 mg if it was necessary.

Lidocaine spray was applied to the nasal mucosa and pharynx for bronchoscope nostril insertion, and only in the pharynx for bronchoscope oral insertion. Topical lidocaine was applied using the spray-as-you-go technique, at a maximum dose of 7 mg/kg.