Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
Stages of General Anesthesia01:22

Stages of General Anesthesia

Various sedation levels offer significant advantages in facilitating procedural interventions for patients undergoing medical or invasive surgical procedures. These levels span from anxiolysis to general anesthesia, providing a spectrum of sedative effects to cater to specific patient needs. Anxiolysis reduces anxiety and is achieved through minimal sedation, enabling patients to remain awake and responsive while feeling more at ease during the procedure. This level can benefit minor...
Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy01:29

Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic procedure in which an endoscopist uses a flexible, lighted endoscope to visualize the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The procedure includes visualizing the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum.
During an EGD, the endoscope can be used to:
Endoscopic Procedures II: Colonoscopy01:25

Endoscopic Procedures II: Colonoscopy

The colon, or large intestine, is the final segment of the digestive system. Its primary functions include absorbing water and vitamins produced by gut bacteria and transforming waste from liquid to solid to form stool. In adults, the large intestine is approximately 5 feet long and consists of four main sections:
Sedatives and Hypnotics: Overview01:23

Sedatives and Hypnotics: Overview

Sedatives are drugs that alleviate anxiety, while hypnotics induce sleep. Both classes of medication suppress neuronal activity, leading to a calming effect for sedatives and facilitating sleep for hypnotics.
Sedative-hypnotics are categorized into barbiturates, benzodiazepines (BZDs), and non-benzodiazepines or Z-drugs. These drugs work by suppressing central nervous system activity, and this suppression is dose-dependent. Older sedative medications, like barbiturates, follow a linear curve in...
Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy01:28

Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy, or wireless or video capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure for examining the entire gastrointestinal tract. Patients swallow a capsule about the size of a vitamin tablet. The capsule is equipped with a transmitter, a battery, an LED light source, and a color video camera to capture images throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tumors, polyps, ulcers, unexplained...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Current Issues in Optimal Bowel Preparation: Excerpts From a Roundtable Discussion Among Colon-Cleansing Experts.

Gastroenterology & hepatology·2023
Same author

Issues in Endoscopic Sedation.

Gastroenterology & hepatology·2023
Same author

Amplification of olfactory signals by Anoctamin 9 is important for mammalian olfaction.

Progress in neurobiology·2022
Same author

Conserved Amino Acids Residing Outside the Voltage Field Can Shift the Voltage Sensitivity and Increase the Signal Speed and Size of <i>Ciona</i> Based GEVIs.

Frontiers in cell and developmental biology·2022
Same author

Molecular, Viral and Clinical Features of Alcohol- and Non-Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury.

Current issues in molecular biology·2022
Same author

Alcohol: basic and translational research; 15th annual Charles Lieber &1st Samuel French satellite symposium.

Experimental and molecular pathology·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 3, 2026

E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
06:28

E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

Endoscopy: Can computer-aided personalized sedation bridge troubled waters?

Lawrence B Cohen1

  • 1New York Gastroenterology Associates, 311 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075, USA. lawrence.cohen@nyga.md

Nature Reviews. Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|March 10, 2011
PubMed
Summary

A new computer-assisted sedation device for endoscopy may be safer than traditional methods. Patients using the device had fewer serious cardiorespiratory events during propofol sedation.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026

E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
06:28

E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Propofol sedation for endoscopic procedures is common but carries risks.
  • Administration by non-anesthesiologists is a point of concern.
  • Current sedation methods can lead to unpredictable cardiorespiratory events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel computer-assisted personalized sedation device.
  • To compare the new device against standard bolus administration for sedation.
  • To assess the impact on patient cardiorespiratory events during endoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study was conducted using a new computer-assisted sedation device.
  • Patients undergoing upper endoscopy and colonoscopy were included.
  • Sedation was administered either via the device or standard bolus injection.

Main Results:

  • Fewer serious cardiorespiratory events were observed in patients sedated with the computer-assisted device.
  • The device demonstrated a potentially improved safety profile compared to standard sedation.
  • No significant difference in efficacy was explicitly mentioned, focus was on safety events.

Conclusions:

  • Computer-assisted personalized sedation may offer a safer alternative for endoscopic procedures.
  • This technology could reduce the incidence of adverse cardiorespiratory events.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in broader populations.