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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Clinical Guidelines

Background:

  • Sedation is crucial for gastroenterological endoscopy, necessitating updated clinical guidance.
  • Existing guidelines may lack comprehensive Japanese data and patient perspectives.
  • Benzodiazepines, common sedatives, face insurance and cost-effectiveness challenges in Japan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide revised, evidence-based guidelines for sedation in gastroenterological endoscopy.
  • To address current clinical questions and challenges in sedated endoscopic procedures.
  • To incorporate patient and public perspectives into guideline development.

Main Methods:

  • Development of 20 clinical questions based on current issues.
  • Application of the MINDS Manual for Guideline Development 2017 for evidence grading.
  • Consensus-building among the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society and Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists.

Main Results:

  • Updated statements and recommendations for safe sedation practices in endoscopy.
  • Emphasis on evidence quality (strength) for informed decision-making.
  • Consideration of factors beyond clinical evidence, including patient wishes and facility conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The revised guidelines support safe and effective sedation in gastroenterological endoscopy.
  • Guidelines promote flexible, patient-centered decision-making for sedation.
  • These recommendations aim to improve the quality and safety of endoscopic procedures.