Procedure sedation, disc access and fluoroscopic time
| Procedure Group | Sedation dose/procedure | Sedation dose/level | Procedure time/level (min) | Fluoroscopy time/level (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prong Deflector | 2.1 | .76 | 10.7 | 1.4 ± .35 |
| Traditional | 1.8 | .84 | 11.9 | 2.1 ± 1.4 |
| Average | 2 | .80 | 11.24 | 1.68 |