Table 2 Sedation practices in 2002 and 2006
2002 (n = 220) | 2006 (n = 214) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Percentage (95% CI) | |||
Sedation score | 8 (-4 to 20) | 51 (41 to 60) | <0.001 |
Sedation protocol | 21 (9 to 32) | 46 (36 to 56) | <0.001 |
Medication selection according to sedation duration | 92 (88 to 96) | 93 (89 to 97) | 0.5 |
Oral procedure instructions | 44 (33 to 53) | 93 (89 to 97) | <0.001 |
Day-night rhythm | 81 (75 to 87) | 88 (84 to 94) | <0.001 |
Consideration of costs affecting drug selection | 62 (54 to 70) | 55 (46 to 64) | 0.4 |