“What sort of sedation is normally used for a colonoscopy?”

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“What sort of sedation is normally used for a colonoscopy?”

I am a 40 year old male. I want to know what sort of sedation is normally used for a colonoscopy?

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**Dr. Emad Atalla** Anesthesiologist Elyria, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Emad Atalla Anesthesiologist Elyria, OH

Propofol

**Dr. Michael K. Urban** Anesthesiologist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael K. Urban Anesthesiologist New York, New York

Intravenous propofol; sometimes the clinician may also administer Versed as an anxiolytic and fentanyl for analgesia.

**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Intravenous sedation