Impact of Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI) of Propofol on State- and Response-Entropy and Sedation Depth During Flexible Bronchoscopy

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Good

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion provides a brief account of the observational study in understanding of the impact of Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) compared to bolus administration of propofol on sedation depth during flexible bronchoscopy providing relevant literature. Additionally, author also discusses the advantages and limitations of TCI. Lastly, the study provided a concludes that TCI of propofol provides a deep and steady level of sedation and is particularly beneficial for the requirements of time-consuming procedures or interventions during flexible bronchoscopy.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of the author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate to the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very Good

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Good

Comments: Certain errors are found in the manuscript which are as follows:

·       Under Introduction, 1^st paragraph, 2^nd sentence, “Still, the examination can cause discomfort …  harming reactions” should be “Still, the examination can cause discomfort …harmful reactions”.

·       In Patients and Methods, 6^th paragraph, 3^rd sentence, “All patients were breathing spontaneously a mixture of air and supplemental oxygen (2-6L/min)” should be reframed as “All patients were breathing a mixture of air and supplemental oxygen (2-6L/min) spontaneously”.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The manuscript highlights the potential benefits of Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) of propofol on sedation depth during Flexible Bronchoscopy. The research describes the cohort study of patients following the research procedure and its limitations. Further, the results put forth the outcome of the study representing data in the tabular form.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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