Comparison of monitored anaesthesia care and general anaesthesia in endobronchial coil treatment

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and complications of two different anaesthesia methods in endobronchial coil treatment. Methods In this prospective, randomised study, the patients were divided into 2 groups; general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation was performed in 17 patients (group GA), whereas monitored anaesthesia care (MAC) was performed in 15 patients by using a continuous infusion of propofol and remifentanil (group MAC). During the procedure, peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), transcutaneous partial carbon dioxide pressure (tcPCO2), cerebral oxygen saturation and patient state index were monitored. Results Remifentanil consumption was significantly reduced and the recovery duration was shorter in the group MAC compared to GA (p  Conclusion MAC can be safely used in endobronchial coil treatment and considered as an alternative method to general anaesthesia for endobronchial coil treatment.