Clinical Study

Evaluation of Pharyngeal Function between No Bolus and Bolus Propofol Induced Sedation for Advanced Upper Endoscopy

Table 2

Comparison of respiratory function.

NBPIBPI value

Vocal cordsNS
 Motion12 (86%)10 (77%)
 Motionless2 (14%)3 (23%)
Trachea cartilage0.0058
 No observation14 (100%)7 (54%)
 Observation0 (0%)6 (46%)
Scope stimulated
pharyngeal reflex
0.007
 Positive11 (79%)3 (23%)
 Negative3 (21%)10 (77%)