Baseline characteristics
| All patients | Propofol group | Midazolam group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IQR, interquartile range. | |||
| Number in group (n) | 48 | 32 | 16 |
| Median age in years (IQR) | 39.5 (27–58) | 48 (29–65) | 31.5 (26–50.5) |
| Proportion of males | 65% | 57% | 81% |
| Median weight in kg (IQR) | 80 (70–88) | 78 (68–91) | 77.5 (70–82.5) |
| Median dose of morphine in mg (IQR) | 7 (5–10) | 7.5 (5–10) | 6 (5–10) |
| Median total dose of sedation agent in mg (IQR) | 100 (70–125) | 7 (7–10) | |
| Median time starved before sedation in minutes (IQR) | 240 (180–360) | 300 (240–540) | 180 (90–300) |