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Observational Study
. 2021 Aug 26;59(3):303-311.
doi: 10.2478/rjim-2021-0011. Print 2021 Sep 1.

A plea for a unified approach to sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy in Romania: results from a prospective multicentric trial

Theodor Voiosu  1   2 , Tudor Moga  3 , Cristian Nedelcu  4 , Cristina Tocia  5   6 , Monica State  1 , Claudia Puscasu  1 , Andreea Bengus  1 , Andrei Voiosu  1   2 , Lucian Negreanu  7 , Eugen Dumitru  5   6 , Gabriel Constantinescu  2   4 , Bogdan Mateescu  1   2 , Ioan Sporea  3
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Observational Study

A plea for a unified approach to sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy in Romania: results from a prospective multicentric trial

Theodor Voiosu et al. Rom J Intern Med. .
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Abstract

Background. Adequate sedation is a prerequisite for quality endoscopic examination of the digestive tract. We aimed to evaluate the current practices and safety profile of sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy in Romania and its impact on the technical success of the procedure and procedure-related adverse events. Methods. We conducted a prospective, multicentric, observational study including all patients undergoing digestive endoscopic procedures under various degrees of sedation. We collected data regarding the endoscopic procedure, type and degree of sedation, drug regimens, personnel in charge of sedation, and relevant patient related information. The main study outcome was the rate of sedation-related adverse events; secondary study outcomes included procedure-related adverse events and the impact of sedation on procedure success. Results. 1,043 consecutive endoscopic procedures from eight Romanian endoscopy units were included in our study. Sedation regimens were highly variable between participating centers, with 566 (54%) of procedures being performed under sedation provided by an anaesthesiologist. Sedation-related adverse events occurred in 40 cases (3.8%), most of them were mild respiratory and cardiovascular events and all reversed spontaneously. On multivariate analysis, male gender, procedure type (endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) and deep sedation were risk factors for complications. The endoscopy unit, ASA status, age and type of sedative did not influence the complication rate. Conclusion. In conclusion, sedation for endoscopic procedures is generally safe, despite a high variability in sedation practices between centers in Romania. Establishing a national guideline on sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy will ensure consistent and safe practice for these procedures.

Keywords: anesthesiologist; complications; endoscopy; gastroenterologist; guidelines; sedation.

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