Sedation practices for routine gastrointestinal endoscopy: a systematic review of recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sedation is commonly used in gastrointestinal endoscopy; however, considerable variability in sedation practices has been reported. The objective of this review was to identify and synthesize existing recommendations on sedation practices for routine gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures.

Methods

We systematically reviewed guidelines and position statements identified through a search of PubMed, guidelines databases, and websites of relevant professional associations from January 1, 2005 to May 10, 2019. We included English-language guidelines/position statements with recommendations relating to sedation for adults undergoing routine gastrointestinal endoscopy. Documents with guidance only for complex endoscopic procedures were excluded. We extracted and synthesiz

SUBMITTER: Dossa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792218 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature