Key result
Unexpected hypoxemia occurred in 2.1% of esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures under planned moderate sedation, with more than half of these cases (1.1% overall) developing during the recovery period.
Why the study?
What is the incidence of hypoxemia during the recovery period after EGD with planned moderate sedation?
Cross-Sectional (n=4,065)
No
What is the incidence of hypoxemia during the recovery period after EGD with planned moderate sedation?
More than half of hypoxemia cases after EGD with moderate sedation occur during the recovery period, highlighting the need for continuous pulse oximetry monitoring post-procedure.
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Supports extended oximetry into recovery after sedated EGD; leaves open whether routine use reduces events in prospective trials.
Shirota et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with planned moderate sedation (n=4,065). Moderate sedation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy was evaluated on Unexpected hypoxemia (SpO2 ≤ 90%). Unexpected hypoxemia occurred in 2.1% of esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures under planned moderate sedation, with more than half of these cases (1.1% overall) developing during the recovery period.
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