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. 2010 Feb;23(1):14-20.
doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1247852.

Sedation, analgesia, and monitoring

Travis F Wiggins  1 , Abdul S Khan, Nathaniel S Winstead
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Sedation, analgesia, and monitoring

Travis F Wiggins et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Endoscopic procedures are common and sedation is frequently used to minimize anxiety and discomfort, reduce the potential for physical injury during the procedure, and improve overall patient tolerability and satisfaction. In this article, the authors review the variety of options for sedation and analgesia available to the gastroenterologist or surgical endoscopist.

Keywords: Sedation; analgesia; endoscopy; monitoring.

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