Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Jul 2018
Observational StudyDiagnostic Yield and Safety of Bronchoscopist-directed Moderate Sedation With a Bolus Dose Administration of Propofol During Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy.
The propofol use for moderate sedation (MS) during endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy is primarily restricted for use by an anesthesiologist because of safety concerns. The goals of this study were to demonstrate the safety and the diagnostic yield of the use of propofol by bronchoscopists and trained endoscopy nurses during EBUS bronchoscopy without intubation. ⋯ A bolus administration of propofol during EBUS bronchoscopy provided excellent adequacy of sedation and well tolerance safety profile.