An upper endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of heartburn and is often performed as an outpatient procedure. Upper endoscopy uses a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip to look ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has released updated guidelines on the use of sedation and ...

Moderate sedation for a patient over 5 years old is the most common anesthesia service, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare. At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy takes less time when an anesthesiologist oversees the sedation, researchers say. "We have increased patient access to our GI unit by making these modifications," said ...

Using a physician anesthesiologist-led Anesthesia Care Team model increases patient access to care, compared to nurse-administered sedation for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures, according to ...

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a common diagnostic and therapeutic technique with a low complication risk, but which causes considerable patient anxiety. Sedation during endoscopy by intravenous ...

Endoscopy is the insertion of a long, thin tube directly into the body to observe an internal organ — such as the gastrointestinal tract — in detail. Doctors can also use it in imaging, surgery, and ...