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Complex upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy (UGIE) procedures take a long time and are challenging because of a high-risk patient profile, a non-supine position, a non-operating room set-up with space restrictions, and… Click to show full abstract
Complex upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy (UGIE) procedures take a long time and are challenging because of a high-risk patient profile, a non-supine position, a non-operating room set-up with space restrictions, and airway sharing-related issues. Deep sedation levels that are usually administered can often lead to hypo-ventilation, airway obstruction, and hypoxia.[1] The largest portion of out-of-operating room malpractice claims involving anaesthesiologists is because of UGIE procedures.[2]
Keywords:
gastro gastro;
gastro intestinal;
lma gastro;
endoscopic procedures;
intestinal endoscopic;
gastro
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2022
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