Why the study?
Sedation is commonly used in gastrointestinal endoscopy, but considerable variability in sedation practices has been reported.
What are the existing recommendations on sedation practices for routine gastrointestinal endoscopy?
Population
19 guidelines and 7 position statements on sedation for adults undergoing routine gastrointestinal endoscopy
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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Guideline variation on propofol personnel and capnography warrants caution; challenges consensus and highlights evidence gaps for standardization.
What are the existing recommendations on sedation practices for routine gastrointestinal endoscopy?
Recommendations for sedation practices in routine gastrointestinal endoscopy differ across guidelines and often lack supporting evidence, which may have implications for patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Dossa et al. (2020) studied this question.
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