Endoscopic Sedation: Risk Assessment and Monitoring.

Author: Young Chul YOO ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. seaoyster@yuhs.ac
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Sedation; Endoscopic procedures; Risk assessment; Monitoring
MeSH: Humans; Patient Safety; Risk Assessment*
From:Clinical Endoscopy 2014;47(2):151-154
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Sedation for endoscopic procedures is done to increase patient comfort and endoscopic performance. Drugs used for sedation suppress respiratory and cardiovascular function, and while the degree of suppression may vary, it may be fatal in certain patients. The aim of this article is to provide an overview and brief summary of presedation risk assessment and monitoring during and after sedation in order to maintain patient safety.