Application of painless gastroscopy in high - risk geriatric patients

Abstract

Objective To invesigate the value of clinical application of painless gastroscopy in high - risk geriatric patients. Methods Ninety - eight high - risk geriatric patients who needed gastroscopy were divided into the painless gastroscopy group (52 patients) and common gastroscopy group (46 patients) as principle of voluntariness. Observe the adverse reactions of all patients and continuously monitor heart rate, respiration, pulse oxygen saturation and blood pressure. Results The incidence rate of adverse reactions (such as cough, angina, nausea, vomiting, agitation) were significant lower and degree of satisfaction were higher in painless gastroscopy group than those in control group respectively (P ＜ 0.01). Heart rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly during the procedure than before it in painless gastoscopy (P ＜0.05). However, heart rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were increased significant during the examination than before it in common gatroscopy (P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusions Painless gastroscopy in high - risk geriatric patients is safe and acceptable. Key words: Painless gastroscop; Geriatric patients