2006
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-925374
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Efficacy and safety of nurse-administered propofol sedation during emergency upper endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding: a prospective study

Abstract: Using a strict protocol designed to protect the patient's airway and cardiovascular function, nurse-administered propofol sedation during emergency upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is safe and appropriate in cases of acute gastrointestinal bleeding.

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“…This results in a low requirement to use sedatives. As more nurses and care providers are trained in administering sedatives, PSA can be safely carried out, which will eventually minimise inpatient hospital charges 4. Shorter recovery times and rapid return to the presedation state will require much less expensive nursing care and a shorter duration of hospitalisation.…”
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“…This results in a low requirement to use sedatives. As more nurses and care providers are trained in administering sedatives, PSA can be safely carried out, which will eventually minimise inpatient hospital charges 4. Shorter recovery times and rapid return to the presedation state will require much less expensive nursing care and a shorter duration of hospitalisation.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…According to studies, the mean of propofol dose capable of causing apnea (1.82 mg.kg -1 ) is greater than the dose mean injected in patients submitted to digestive endoscopies (1.25 mg.kg -1 ) 18 .…”
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“…A second-look endoscopy is generally recommended in cases when rebleeding is suspected 13,20,21. Relevant conscious sedation and appropriate use of sedative drugs such as midazolam and propofol during endoscopic hemostasis enhances the success rates and patient's satisfaction 11,22…”
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confidence: 99%