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Propofol anaesthesia: Comfortable, pain-free and safe endoscopies at Endomedix
Propofol anaesthesia enables our patients to undergo examinations pain-free and in complete comfort. During anaesthesia, patients do not experience any discomfort; a further advantage is that endoscopic examinations can be carried out much more thoroughly, as the patient does not move. Propofol anaesthesia ensures a rapid recovery and results in fewer anaesthetic side effects, such as nausea or dizziness. This is particularly beneficial for those who have previously experienced discomfort during medical procedures, as propofol anaesthesia allows them to undergo the examination without stress.
At Endomedix Centres, patient safety is always a top priority and anaesthesia is administered according to strict protocols. Prior to anaesthesia, our patients complete a questionnaire which asks the patient in detail about previous surgeries, co-morbidities, medications taken regularly - ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care during anaesthesia. Anaesthesia is administered by an experienced consultant, who is assisted by a dedicated anaesthetist assistant. The anaesthetised patient is under constant supervision throughout and after the procedure.
The anaesthesia equipment used at Endomedix represents state-of-the-art technology, including a professional anaesthesia machine, patient monitors and a computerised infusion pump specifically designed for the administration of propofol. During anaesthesia, we continuously monitor the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation, and adjust the concentration of propofol in the brain, which enables personalised anaesthesia and the continuous, precise administration of the anaesthetic. Such devices ensure that anaesthesia is as painless and safe as possible for patients.
Propofol is particularly beneficial during endoscopic examinations because it is fast-acting and rapidly broken down in the body. This short duration of action allows patients to regain alertness quickly and experience fewer side effects following the examination. Several clinical studies have investigated the pharmacokinetic properties of propofol and have shown that it has an extremely low risk when used in an appropriate expert setting. Due to the short duration of action, patients recover alertness relatively quickly after the end of the study, minimising the after-effects of the anaesthetic.
At Endomedix, we have a detailed patient selection protocol to ensure patient safety. During the selection process, we assess the patient's age, general health, medical history and drug allergies. If necessary, a preliminary anaesthesia consultation is held, where the anaesthetist assesses the patient's suitability for anaesthesia before preparing for the examination. This ensures that our patients who come for the examination receive the best care, painless and comfortable thanks to propofol anaesthesia.
As propofol is short-acting, patients recover quickly, but it is essential that they are accompanied to the examination for complete safety. This is also required by the Health Act in Hungary, so we cannot deviate from this. After the anaesthesia, patients are placed in a quiet recovery room where they remain in the company of an attendant until they are fully awake, usually 30 minutes. After that, the attendant will ensure that the patient's journey home is safe and comfortable. This allows our patients to return to their home environment with maximum safety and peace of mind.
Dr. Ákos Csomós, chief anaesthesiologist at the Honvédkórház and anaesthesiologist at our Budapest centre, was featured on Echo TV Klinika in May 2017. The interesting thing about the programme, which presents a day in the life of the chief doctor, is that from the 11th minute onwards we can see the Endomedix Budapest centre.
A gentler version of gastroscopy is gastroscopy under anaesthesia, where the patient under anaesthesia does not experience the discomfort of the examination.
The aim of colonoscopy is to detect and treat lesions inside the bowel. Colonoscopies are uncomfortable examinations, so it is recommended that they be performed under general anaesthesia.
In the case of gastroscopy and colonoscopy under anaesthesia, these two examinations are performed at the same time, or more precisely, immediately after each other under anaesthesia.
During a short colonoscopy under general anaesthesia - sigmoidoscopy - the lower rectum and colon are examined.
pH capsule test (+ Gastroscopy under anaesthesia)
Our anaesthesia tests are carried out at the following Endomedix centres, at the prices indicated here:
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Budapest, Debrecen, dombóvári, Miskolc, Siófok, szolnoki and Veszprém you can check in at our centre on working days, Monday to Friday between 09:00-17:00 at (1) 413-2500 by phone or online - some tests can be booked by appointment! A Győr, Gyula and the GranMed in Esztergom you can register by calling our local colleagues at our centre. Too complicated? See phone book or request a callback!
