Creation of a Score to Predict Risk of High Conscious Sedation Requirements in Patients Undergoing Endoscopy

The administration of intravenous conscious sedation to patients undergoing GI endoscopy carries risk of cardiopulmonary adverse events. Our study aim was to create a score that stratifies risk of occurrence of either high-dose conscious sedation requirements or a failed procedure.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - November 18, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Josiah D. McCain, Fernando F. Stancampiano, Ernest P. Bouras, Kenneth R. DeVault, Emily L. Gilbert, Taylor Ryan, Alex Maillis, Michael G. Heckman, Nancy N. Diehl, William C. Palmer Source Type: research