Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) Position Paper on the Non-Anaesthesiologist Administration of Propofol for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Propofol sedation by non-anesthesiologists in GI endoscopy, despite generally considered a safe procedure, is still a matter of debate. Benefits of propofol sedation include rapid onset of action, greater patient comfort and fast recovery with prompt discharge from the endoscopy unit.The use of propofol for sedation in GI endoscopy, preceded by dedicated training courses, has been approved by several Anaesthesiologist and Gastroenterologist societies but an Italian Position Paper taking into account the Italian law is lacking.
Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rita Conigliaro, Lorella Fanti, Mauro Manno, Piero Brosolo, Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) Sedation Group Tags: Digestive Endoscopy Source Type: research
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