Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion

The purpose of this study was to determine if the Entonox gas could cause adequate analgesic and sedative effects in patients who need cardioversion. In this randomized not blinded clinical trial, the sedative and analgesic effects of midazolam and fentanyl were compared with Entonox. Eligible patie...

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Main Authors: Kambiz Masoumi, Arash Forouzan, Sina Saghari, Maryam Feli, Ali Reza Sattari, Ali Asgari Darian
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/798478
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author Kambiz Masoumi
Arash Forouzan
Sina Saghari
Maryam Feli
Ali Reza Sattari
Ali Asgari Darian
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description The purpose of this study was to determine if the Entonox gas could cause adequate analgesic and sedative effects in patients who need cardioversion. In this randomized not blinded clinical trial, the sedative and analgesic effects of midazolam and fentanyl were compared with Entonox. Eligible patients who need synchronized cardioversion because of dysrhythmia were randomly divided into two groups. The first group received intravenous midazolam and fentanyl; the second group received Entonox through a blower-dependent mask. Onset and end of sedation, sedation level, and pain score were recorded. There were nonsignificant differences between the two groups (22 patients in each group) regarding age, gender, weight, sedation level, and frequency and level of shock. The pain score recorded in the first group was 5.05 ± 1.32, and 3.9 ± 0.7 in the second group (P=0.002). Furthermore, sedation duration and time to full recovery consciousness were shorter in the second group (P<0.001). In the first group, seven patients needed additional doses to induce and maintain sedation. In addition, as a result of apnoea, four patients required airway support. None of them occurred in the second group. Entonox is a suitable medication in rapid cardioversion, as it has minimal side effects and adequate analgesic and sedative effects.
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spelling doaj-art-37320e38b7614a569fd61c0ebbc670212025-08-20T03:55:01ZengWileyCritical Care Research and Practice2090-13052090-13132015-01-01201510.1155/2015/798478798478Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized CardioversionKambiz Masoumi0Arash Forouzan1Sina Saghari2Maryam Feli3Ali Reza Sattari4Ali Asgari Darian5Department of Emergency Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6193673166, IranDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6193673166, IranDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616914115, IranDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6193673166, IranDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6193673166, IranDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6193673166, IranThe purpose of this study was to determine if the Entonox gas could cause adequate analgesic and sedative effects in patients who need cardioversion. In this randomized not blinded clinical trial, the sedative and analgesic effects of midazolam and fentanyl were compared with Entonox. Eligible patients who need synchronized cardioversion because of dysrhythmia were randomly divided into two groups. The first group received intravenous midazolam and fentanyl; the second group received Entonox through a blower-dependent mask. Onset and end of sedation, sedation level, and pain score were recorded. There were nonsignificant differences between the two groups (22 patients in each group) regarding age, gender, weight, sedation level, and frequency and level of shock. The pain score recorded in the first group was 5.05 ± 1.32, and 3.9 ± 0.7 in the second group (P=0.002). Furthermore, sedation duration and time to full recovery consciousness were shorter in the second group (P<0.001). In the first group, seven patients needed additional doses to induce and maintain sedation. In addition, as a result of apnoea, four patients required airway support. None of them occurred in the second group. Entonox is a suitable medication in rapid cardioversion, as it has minimal side effects and adequate analgesic and sedative effects.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/798478
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Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion
Critical Care Research and Practice
title Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion
title_full Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion
title_fullStr Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion
title_full_unstemmed Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion
title_short Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Entonox Gas Compared with Midazolam and Fentanyl in Synchronized Cardioversion
title_sort sedative and analgesic effects of entonox gas compared with midazolam and fentanyl in synchronized cardioversion
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/798478
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