A Comparison of Patient-Controlled Sedation Using Either Remifentanil or Remifentanil-Propofol for Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Abstract

The addition of propofol to remifentanil improves patient satisfaction and decreases postoperative nausea and vomiting. However, it causes more respiratory depression than remifentanil alone. When remifentanil-propofol is used with patient-controlled sedation, appropriate monitoring and a minimum 1-2 min lockout interval is required.