Issue: 2004 > January > editorial

Conscious sedation for endoscopic procedures



EDITORIAL
G.J. Scheffer
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Abstract

Despite the fact that gastrointestinal endoscopy is a safe procedure, significant complications can occur. According to the literature most complications are related to sedation and compared to perioperative mortality under general anaesthesia, the mortality for this procedure appears high. Strict implementation of existing guidelines is warranted.