The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · May 2002
Safety of propofol administered by registered nurses with gastroenterologist supervision in 2000 endoscopic cases.
Propofol has certain advantages over benzodiazepines plus narcotics as sedation for endoscopy. In a few centers, propofol has reportedly been used in endoscopic procedures and administered by nurses supervised by gastroenterologists without attendance by anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists. ⋯ Propofol can be given safely by appropriately trained nurses under supervision by endoscopists. Technology that allows immediate detection of apnea would likely further improve its safety.