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. 2004 Apr;14(2):269-88.
doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2004.01.011.

Efficacy, safety, and limitations in current practice of sedation and analgesia

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Efficacy, safety, and limitations in current practice of sedation and analgesia

Robert Huang et al. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2004 Apr.

Abstract

The ease and availability of endoscopy as a diagnostic and therapeutic modality for gastrointestinal disorders has greatly increased the number of procedures performed in the United States. One of the main factors in achieving a flawless procedure is the use of sedation and analgesia in endoscopy. This article examines the efficacy, safety, and limitations inherent in the current practice of sedation and analgesia.

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