ABSTRACT
Objective:To study effects of psychological intervention and sedativn on stress response to gastroscopy.Methods:86 patients for gastroscopy were randomly divided into three groups:29 patients in group of psychological intervention watched video materials about psychological intervention before gastroscopy;29 patients in sedative group were given intravenous midazolam and propofol.; 28 patients in control group were no psychological intervention or sedation. Patient's discomfort and changes of blood pressure(BP),heart rate(HR) , saturation of pulse oxygen(SpO 2) were recorded. The level of norepinephrine(NE), adnephrin(E), dopamine(DA) and cortisol(CS)in serum were detected.Results:The incidence of cough,nausea and vomiting, and restlessness in group of psychological intervention and in sedative group was lower as compared with the control group. BP,HR,NE,E and CS in control group rose significantly during the procedure while that of patients in group of psychological intervention and in sedative group was no significant change.Conclusion:The psychological intervention or sedation with midazolam and propofol can reduce stress response to gastroscopy.