Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3310740 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Endoscopic sedation is changing, in response to economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and new technology. Each endoscopy unit must tailor its personnel and equipment practices to its particular case mix, sedation preferences, and to its external environment. This article discusses sedation-related considerations regarding procedure room design, equipment for drug administration, equipment for patient monitoring, equipment for managing emergencies, and staff selection, training, and responsibilities.
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