Orlando, Fla.—With exponential growth in the number of procedures being done under anesthesia, especially in the gastrointestinal suite, providers are wondering about the best way to provide safe, efficient and affordable care but also prevent adverse events (AEs), such as aspiration. A review of the current gastroenterology literature about AEs using propofol sedation reveals some insights and tips.
“We need to realize that sedation for endoscopic procedures is as much an art as it