title: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates, and the European Society of Anaesthesiology Guideline: Non-anesthesiologist administration of propofol for GI endoscopy.
abstract: Propofol sedation by non-anesthesiologists is an upcoming sedation regimen in several countries throughout Europe. Numerous studies have shown the efficacy and safety of this sedation regimen in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Nevertheless, this issue remains highly controversial. The aim of this evidence- and consensus-based set of guideline is to provide non-anesthesiologists with a comprehensive framework for propofol sedation during digestive endoscopy. This guideline results from a collaborative effort from representatives of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) and the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA). These three societies have endorsed the present guideline.
authors.affiliation: Service of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland. jmdumonceau@hotmail.com
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dumonceau
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Riphaus
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Aparicio
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Beilenhoff
authors.forename: J T A
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Knape
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ortmann
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Paspatis
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Ponsioen
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Racz
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schreiber
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vilmann
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wehrmann
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wientjes
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Walder
mesh_terms: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006801:Humans; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D015742:Propofol