Updates on the Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Author:
Jun Kyu LEE
1
;
Yoo Jin LEE
;
Jun Hyung CHO
;
Jong Pil IM
;
Chang Hwan PARK
;
Jae Young JANG
;
Byung Ik JANG
;
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Endoscopic sedation; Monitoring; Oxygenation; Pulse oximetry; Adverse event
- MeSH: Accreditation; Anxiety; Consciousness Disorders; Endoscopy; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Oximetry
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2019;52(5):451-457
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Sedation, defined as the depressed level of consciousness, induced by drug administration, is widely used for gastrointestinal endoscopy to relieve a patient’s anxiety and discomfort. In addition, successful procedure is anticipated with control of unintended movements. Endoscopic sedation, however, cannot be free from the risk of serious adverse events, e.g., cardiopulmonary compromise. Therefore, principles on personnel, facility and equipment, as well as performance itself, should be followed to prevent unfavorable incidents. In this article, sedation guidelines for the Accreditation of Qualified Endoscopy Units, issued by the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, are presented.
