Clin Endosc.  2019 Sep;52(5):451-457. 10.5946/ce.2019.172.

Updates on the Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

• Lee JK
• Lee YJ
• Cho JH
• Im JP
• Park CH
• Jang JY
• Jang BI
• the Quality Management Committee and the Disinfection Management/Conscious Sedation Committee of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KSGE)

• KMID: 2464666
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2019.172

Abstract

Sedation, defined as the depressed level of consciousness, induced by drug administration, is widely used for gastrointestinal endoscopy to relieve a patient's anxiety and discomfort. In addition, successful procedure is anticipated with control of unintended movements. Endoscopic sedation, however, cannot be free from the risk of serious adverse events, e.g., cardiopulmonary compromise. Therefore, principles on personnel, facility and equipment, as well as performance itself, should be followed to prevent unfavorable incidents. In this article, sedation guidelines for the Accreditation of Qualified Endoscopy Units, issued by the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, are presented.

Keyword

Endoscopic sedation; Monitoring; Oxygenation; Pulse oximetry; Adverse event

MeSH Terms

Accreditation
Anxiety
Consciousness Disorders
Endoscopy
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal*
Oximetry