Marijuana and Endoscopy: The effects of marijuana on sedation
Marijuana usage has increased significantly as it has become more readily available and legal, either recreationally or medicinally, in many states. It has been postulated that marijuana usage increases the amount of sedation required for procedures. However, there is minimal data defining this relationship. We aim to establish the relationship between marijuana usage and the amount of sedation used during endoscopy.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Justin Kosirog, Christopher Bouvette, Jiteshwar Pannu, Jalal Gondal, Mohammad Madhoun Source Type: research