Endoscopic sedation: equipment and personnel

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2008 Oct;18(4):641-9, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2008.06.013.

Abstract

Endoscopic sedation is changing, in response to economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and new technology. Each endoscopy unit must tailor its personnel and equipment practices to its particular case mix, sedation preferences, and to its external environment. This article discusses sedation-related considerations regarding procedure room design, equipment for drug administration, equipment for patient monitoring, equipment for managing emergencies, and staff selection, training, and responsibilities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Conscious Sedation / methods*
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Gastroenterology*
  • Humans
  • Propofol
  • Surgery Department, Hospital*
  • Workforce

Substances

  • Propofol