The Effect of Physostigmine on Cognitive Functioning in the Immediate Period After Sedation for Colonoscopy
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of physostigmine in combination with sedation for colonoscopy can minimize the cognitive decline at the time of hospital discharge
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Physostigmine, a tertiary cholinesterase inhibitor, which prevents the breakdown of ACh by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), crosses the blood-brain barrier (BBB), and elevates brain ACh levels. Physostigmine has been shown to improve attention, and performance in working memory. It has also been shown to produce analgesia following systemic or central administration.
Patients undergoing colonoscopy under sedation of propofol and fentanyl show cognitive decline in the immediate period following the procedure. In this study, half the patients will receive physostigmine in combination with the sedation, and their cognitive functioning at the time of hospital discharge will be assessed by standard neuropsychological tests, and compared to that of patients without physostigmine.
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- Over18 years old
- ASA I-III
- Fluency in Hebrew, Russian, or Arabic
- Absence of serious hearing or vision impairment
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- History of head trauma, neurological diseases, alcoholism, drug abuse, consumption of psychotropic drugs or antidepressants
- Heart failure (NYHA > 3)
- Liver failure
- Respiratory problems (asthma, etc.)
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160 participants in 1 patient group
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Benzion Beilin, MD
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