Effect of low dose ketamine versus dexmedetomidine on gag reflex during propofol based sedation during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. A randomized controlled study

Dexmedetomidine with propofol in patients undergoing UGIE was safe and effectively, can reduce the incidence of gag reflex better than ketamine when added to propofol, with less propofol consumption and better in recovery time.