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Review
. 2008 Oct;18(4):651-63, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2008.06.015.

Patient monitoring during gastrointestinal endoscopy: why, when, and how?

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Patient monitoring during gastrointestinal endoscopy: why, when, and how?

Lawrence B Cohen. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

Patient monitoring is intended to reduce the risk of sedation-related cardiopulmonary complications. Physiological monitoring and visual assessment by a qualified individual should be routine during endoscopic procedures. Additionally, ventilatory monitoring should be considered for high-risk patients and those receiving sedation with propofol.

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