Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Apr 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA prospective randomized trial of 1 versus 2 injections during EUS-guided celiac plexus block for chronic pancreatitis pain.
The efficacy of 1-injection versus a 2-injections method of EUS-guided celiac plexus block (EUS-CPB) in patients with chronic pancreatitis is not known. ⋯ There was no difference in duration of pain relief or onset of pain relief in subjects with chronic pancreatitis and pain when the same total amount of medication was delivered in 1 or 2 injections during a single EUS-CPB procedure. Both methods were safe.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Apr 2009
Assessment of end-tidal carbon dioxide during pediatric and adult sedation for endoscopic procedures.
Pulse oximetry has become the standard of care during endoscopic procedures, despite the fact that significant alveolar hypoventilation may be undetected. ⋯ EtCO(2) contributes significantly to the prediction of events during endoscopy. A lower mean of EtCO(2), higher variability of EtCO(2), younger age, GA, and upper endoscopy increase the probability of an event.