Complications of Anesthesia Services in Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures

Despite the increased use of anesthesia services for endoscopic procedures in the United States, the risks of anesthesia-directed sedation (ADS) are unclear. We analyzed national data from multiple centers to determine patterns of use of anesthesia services and risk factors for serious complications.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 13, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sarah R. Lieber, Benjamin J. Heller, Christopher F. Martin, Christopher W. Howard, Seth Crockett Source Type: research