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Propofol vs. Ketamine: Data Sheet, Data Collection Tips, Study Flow, FAQs
 

Overview: A study designed to determine the efficacy and safety of propofol vs. ketamine in moderate procedural sedations

Study Endpoints: 1. Respiratory depression as assessed by ETCO2 2. Mental status as assessed by  OAAS, and patient report.

Eligible Patients: Adult (≥18 y.o.) patients undergoing a procedural sedation for any reason.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized clinical trial.
 

Anticipated Benefits: ETCO2 monitoring mandated by the study may improve safety of procedure.
 

Potential Risks: The usual risks associated with procedural sedation.
 

Research Associate’s Role: The RA is responsible for identifying, enrolling, and collecting data from eligible patients for this study.  The RA is in charge of setting up and putting away the End-Tidal CO2 monitor used to obtain data during the procedure.  After the study, the RA conducts interviews of the physician and the patient. Note - BIS Monitor will not be used for this study!!
 

Physician’s Role: The RA will ask you to notify them of any conscious sedations being performed so that they may enter the patient into the study.  You will be asked to perform the sedation using either propofol or ketamine. Once the procedure is over, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire about the success of the procedure and the time it took for the patient to return to baseline mental status.
 

Location of Study Packets: Team Center B