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. 2010 Nov 11:2:79.
doi: 10.3410/M2-79.

Recent advances in using propofol by non-anesthesiologists

Gang Tan, Michael G Irwin

Recent advances in using propofol by non-anesthesiologists

Gang Tan et al. F1000 Med Rep. .

Abstract

Evidence is accumulating that non-anesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) sedation has a safety and efficacy profile comparable or superior to that provided by benzodiazepines with or without opioids. The guidelines currently available emphasize the importance of appropriate patient selection, staff training, monitoring, and low-dose sedation protocols for NAAP safety. In addition, capnograph monitoring and computer-assisted sedation systems may further improve patient safety during NAAP.

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