Conclusion Early recovery times following propofol sedation is similar between elderly and younger patients.It is safe and can be used on elderly patients with well condition.

• 结论异丙酚应用于老年人硬膜外麻醉镇静的恢复时间与青年人无明显差异，对一般情况好的老年病人，此种方法是安全可行的。