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Review
. 2010 Oct;20(4):615-27.
doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2010.07.003. Epub 2010 Aug 21.

Sedation issues in quality colonoscopy

Lawrence B Cohen  1
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Review

Sedation issues in quality colonoscopy

Lawrence B Cohen. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2010 Oct.

Abstract

The subject of endoscopic sedation for colonoscopy remains controversial because of unresolved questions concerning the relative benefits, risks, and cost of service. There is also disagreement about the most appropriate sedation drug(s), delegation of responsibility for drug administration, and patient monitoring. This article examines recent trends in endoscopic sedation; the impact of sedation on the quality, safety, and patient tolerability of colonoscopy; and reviews the economic implications of current sedation practices.

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