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ReviewWorld journal of methodology2026

Comparison of older and newer sedation agents in bronchoscopy.

Shikha Upreti, Darrin Lowe, Salim Surani, Dhaval Patel

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Review in World journal of methodology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shikha UpretiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA 30501, United States.
Darrin LoweDepartment of Internal Medicine, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA 30501, United States.
Salim SuraniDepartment of Medicine and Pharmacology, Texas A and M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com.
Dhaval PatelDepartment of Internal Medicine, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA 30501, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Flexible bronchoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic modality in pulmonary medicine. Appropriate sedation is essential for patient safety and comfort. Several agents, such as benzodiazepine and opiates (fentanyl, Midazolam, and morphine), have been used for conscious sedation and anxiolytics. Lately, there has been an influx of newer sedation agents that have been valuable in bronchoscopy because of their beneficial properties. For example, Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, has been used during bronchoscopic procedures as an alternative to conventional sedatives or as an adjunct to them. Its bronchodilatory effects, minimal respiratory depression, sympathomimetic effect leading to hemodynamic stability, and analgesic properties make it particularly valuable in high-risk populations, including patients with respiratory compromise. Besides Ketamine, Esketamine, Dexmedetomidine, and other agents are also being used. This minireview explores the role of older and newer agents in bronchoscopy, highlighting their efficacy, safety profile, and potential advantages.

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BronchoscopyDexmedetomidineEsketamineFentanylKetamineMidazolamProceduresSedationSedative agents

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PMID41809151
PMCPMC12968769

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