Deep sedation with a Tulip airway and jaw elevation device achieved 100% procedural completion in 647 patients, with only 0.2% requiring intubation and 0.5% experiencing complications.
Does a propofol-free deep sedation protocol using the Tulip airway and a jaw elevation device provide safe and feasible sedation in patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures?
A propofol-free deep sedation protocol using the Tulip airway and a jaw elevation device is safe and highly feasible for lower-risk patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures.
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
ABSTRACT Background Safe and stable deep sedation is essential for electrophysiology procedures. We developed a propofol‐free deep sedation protocol using the Tulip airway and a jaw elevation device (JED). Methods This single‐center retrospective study analyzed 647 consecutive patients without an anticipated difficult airway (634 atrial fibrillation ablation; 13 left atrial appendage closure) who underwent deep sedation. Endpoints included procedural completion, conversion to intubation, sedation discontinuation, and procedure‐related complications. Results All procedures were completed. One (0.2%) patient required intubation, and 3 (0.5%) experienced procedure‐related complications. Conclusion Deep sedation with the Tulip airway and JED was safe and feasible in selected lower‐risk patients.
Tsuruta et al. (Wed,) reported a other. Deep sedation with a Tulip airway and jaw elevation device achieved 100% procedural completion in 647 patients, with only 0.2% requiring intubation and 0.5% experiencing complications.