Table 3

Anesthetic drugs used

% (n)
Conscious sedation
 Fentanyl93 (39)
 Midazolam57 (24)
 Propofol intermittent bolus7 (3)
 Propofol continuous infusion17 (7)
General anesthesia induction
 Pre-existing endotracheal tube39 (15)
 Propofol intermittent bolus53 (20)
 Etomidate13 (5)
 Fentanyl50 (19)
 Midazolam8 (3)
General anesthesia maintenance
 Inhaled volatile anesthetic97 (37)
 Nitrous oxide11 (4)
 Propofol continuous infusion11 (4)
  • Percentages are given as a proportion of available records. Inhaled volatile anesthetics include isoflurane, desflurane, and sevoflurane.