Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
The Guideline "Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy"
Abstract
The guideline "Sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy" (AWMF-register-no. 021/014) was published initially in 2008. Because of new and developing evidence, the guideline was updated in 2015. The aim of the guideline is to define the necessary structural, equipment and personnel requirements that contribute to minimizing the risk of sedation for endoscopy. In view of the high and increasing significance of gastrointestinal endoscopy, the guideline will remain highly relevant in the future. Essential aspects are the selection of sedatives/hypnotics, structural requirements, personnel requirements with regard to number, availability and training, management of complications and quality assurance. In this article, the development and evaluation of the evidence and its influence on the practical implementation, in particular for anaesthesia, are highlighted.
Source and rights
Published by Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS, 2021. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2021
- Applies to
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Anasthesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie : AINS
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