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Providing safe sedation/analgesia: an anesthesiologist's perspective
Laurence M Hausman1, David L Reich
1Department of Anesthesiology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10021, USA. laurence.hausman@mountsinai.org
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|October 17, 2008
Summary
Office-based procedures, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy, are increasingly common. These minimally invasive procedures are suitable for outpatient settings when patients are appropriate.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Outpatient Surgery
Background:
- Office-based procedures with sedation are increasingly prevalent.
- Not all procedures are suitable for an office setting due to risks like fluid shifts, pain, bleeding, or long duration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the suitability of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy for office-based procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of procedural characteristics and suitability for office-based settings.
- Focus on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy.
Main Results:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are relatively non-invasive.
- These procedures are of short duration and do not involve significant fluid shifts or post-procedure discomfort.
Conclusions:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are well-suited for office-based practice in appropriate patients.
- Minimally invasive, short-duration procedures are ideal for outpatient settings.
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