Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Gastroenterology: A Narrative Review from the Shared Perspective of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Anesthesiology

Background/Objectives: Endoscopic and interventional procedures in pediatric gastroenterology are increasing in number and complexity, and most require sedation or, in selected cases, general anesthesia (GA); children face a higher risk of serious sedation-related adverse events than adults. Written jointly by pediatric gastroenterologists and anesthesiologists, this review provides a practical, evidence-referenced framework for procedural sedation across pediatric gastrointestinal procedures.