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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2012; 18(38): 5389-5396
Published online Oct 14, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i38.5389
Table 2 Oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry at baseline and changes during endoscopy according to sedatives
Midazolam(n = 42)Propofol(n = 41)P value
SpO2 at baseline (%)99 ± 199 ± 1NS
Mean max decrease of SpO2 (%)6 ± 34 ± 2NS