Anaesthesia by non-anaesthesiologists

Safety of non-anesthesia provider administered propofol sedation in non-advanced gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: A meta-analysis

“…[49] However, 21 national societies of anesthesia felt that non-anesthesiologists should not be allowed to administer propofol. [50515253] As a result, these endorsements were later retracted by the societies that endorsed them. [54] It prompted the Dumonceau to question the wisdom and doubt if these retraction statements were all about job preservation and money.…”

Strong opioids for noncancer pain due to musculoskeletal diseases: Not more effective than acetaminophen or NSAIDs

“…The "war against pain" launched two decades ago in the US has been described as similar to opening Pandora's box, particularly by allowing nonanesthesiologists to administer potent anesthetics [45]. Clearly, this war has been lost by many patients: it is estimated to have caused 10,000 to 20,000 drug-overdose deaths in the US (and the many other adverse effects of long-term opioids also need to be considered [46,47]).…”