title: Endoscopy: consensus on approving propofol sedation by nonanesthesiologists.
abstract: Propofol sedation by nonanesthesiologists is still a highly controversial issue despite the fact that numerous studies have approved this sedation regimen for gastrointestinal endoscopy. A new position statement from a collaboration of four different American gastroenterology and hepatology societies outlines the latest recommendations for nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol.
authors.affiliation: Medical University Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, Knappschaftskrankenhaus, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892 Bochum, Germany. ariphaus@web.de
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Riphaus
mesh_terms: D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007318:Inservice Training; D008348:Manikins; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012955:Societies, Medical
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D015742:Propofol