American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastroenterology/hepatology societies issue recommendations on nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol for GI endoscopy
Published in Drug Week, December 18th, 2009
The worldwide safety experience of endoscopist-administered propofol sedation now exceeds 600,000 patients. The low rate of serious adverse events underscores the safety of nonanesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, provided that it is administered by a team of individuals who have received training specific to the administration of propofol according to the "Position statement: nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol for GI endoscopy" issued by the four major gastroenterology and hepatology societies.
"Based on the evidence, the administration by nonanesthesiologists of propofol versus sedation with commonly used...
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Source: Drug Week (2009-12-18)
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