title: Recent advances in using propofol by non-anesthesiologists.
abstract: Evidence is accumulating that non-anesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) sedation has a safety and efficacy profile comparable or superior to that provided by benzodiazepines with or without opioids. The guidelines currently available emphasize the importance of appropriate patient selection, staff training, monitoring, and low-dose sedation protocols for NAAP safety. In addition, capnograph monitoring and computer-assisted sedation systems may further improve patient safety during NAAP.
authors.forename: Gang
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Irwin