A Simple, Innovative Way to Reduce Rhinitis Symptoms After Sedation during Endoscopy
Author(s) -
Nai-Liang Li,
Shiang-Chung Tseng,
Che-Chang Hsu,
Wei-Ju Lai,
Hung-Chang Su,
Tsun-I Cheng,
WeiChun Chen,
Wen-Ling Peng
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2291-2797
pISSN - 2291-2789
DOI - 10.1155/2011/986130
Subject(s) - medicine , sedation , anesthesia , midazolam , nasal cannula , endoscopy , hypoxia (environmental) , incidence (geometry) , propofol , surgery , oxygen , cannula , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry , optics
Supplmental oxygen is routinely given via nasal cannula (NC) to patients undergoing moderate sedation for endoscopy. Some patients complain of profuse rhinorrhea and⁄or sneezing after the procedure, which results in additional medical costs and patient dissatisfaction.
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