Assessing Tolerance of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Author Information
Author(s): Ashkan Farhadi, Jeremy Z. Fields, Seyed Hamid Bozorgnia Hoseini
Primary Institution: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What factors determine and influence patient tolerance of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?
Conclusion
Age and gagging during throat spraying can predict EGD intolerance, while subjective fear and anxiety may not be reliable indicators.
Supporting Evidence
- 79% of patients reported good tolerance of EGD.
- Age and gagging during throat spraying correlated with EGD intolerance.
- Patient perception of EGD tolerance was significantly associated with ease of intubation.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well people tolerate a procedure called EGD, finding that age and gagging can help doctors decide if a patient needs sedation.
Methodology
The study evaluated 300 adult patients undergoing EGD without sedation, assessing various factors related to their tolerance.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to subjective measures of tolerance and the exclusion of patients requiring sedation for medical reasons.
Limitations
The study did not account for patients with prior sedation or those with emergency conditions affecting anxiety levels.
Participant Demographics
52% male, 48% female, ages ranged from 18 to 87 years with a mean age of 40.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 5.98-24.45
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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