Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 218-224, October 2007

Risks of Sedation and Analgesia

  • John J. Vargo, MD, MPH

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Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.

Procedural sedation and analgesia is a crucial component of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Assessment of sedation risk, proper training and recognition of potential adverse physiologic events are the keystones to success. This chapter will provide an evidence-based review of these topics in addition to emerging trends in sedation and advanced physiologic monitoring.

Keywords: sedation and analgesia, physiologic monitoring, capnography, propofol, bispectral index monitoring, cardiopulmonary complications

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PII: S1096-2883(07)00044-7

doi:10.1016/j.tgie.2007.08.001

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 218-224, October 2007

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