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CONCLUSION
Electro-acupuncture did not show any propofol-sparing sedative effect compared with
sham- and placebo-acupuncture. It could neither reduce the dosage of propofol and
alfentanil that was necessary to achieve an adequate level of sedation and analgesia
during colonoscopies, nor significantly lower the number of adverse cardiorespiratory
events. Besides, there was no significant difference in satisfaction among patients and
gastroenterologist between the electro-acupuncture group and the control groups.