Balanced Analgosedation in Bronchoscopy: Propofol/Pethidine Versus Midazolam/Pethidine

Propofol 1% is infused intravenously, initially at a bolus dose of 0.5 mg/kg followed by a maintenance dose in a continuous infusion of 0.5-1.0 mg/kg/hour.

Midazolam is administered intravenously at an initial dose of 2 mg, as a bolus, followed by aliquots of 0.5 mg or 1 mg.

Pethidine (100 mg/2 ml) is administered intravenously at a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg.