Open AccessEffectiveness and safety of gastrointestinal endoscopy during a specific sedation training program for non-anesthesiologists
Author(s) -
Rafael Cabadas Avión,
Aurora Baluja,
M. Ojea Cendón,
M.S. Leal Ruiloba,
Santiago Vázquez López,
M. Rey Martínez,
Pedro Manuel Rincón López,
J. Álvarez Escudero
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
revista española de enfermedades digestivas/revista española de enfermedades digestivas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 2340-4167
pISSN - 1130-0108
DOI - 10.17235/reed.2018.5713/2018
Subject(s) - medicine , sedation , midazolam , fentanyl , patient satisfaction , anesthesia , endoscopy , surgery
sedation is a key component for the improvement of sedation quality. A correct administration requires appropriate training. We performed a study to compare sedation effectiveness, safety and patient satisfaction when administered by gastroenterologists, with and without specific training.