Updates on the sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy

Quality Management Committee and the Disinfection Management/Conscious Sedation Committee of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KSGE)

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)451-457
Number of pages7
JournalClinical Endoscopy
Volume52
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Adverse event
  • Endoscopic sedation
  • Monitoring
  • Oxygenation
  • Pulse oximetry

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