The present status of sedation for digestive endoscopic procedures

Abstract

The need for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy has recently been increasing because of the widespread use of time-consuming endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic submucosal dissection. Guidelines for Endoscopy Sedation have been established by the Japan Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society to describe the ideal methods of sedation during various endoscopic procedures. Recently, propofol and dexmedetomidine have been used for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy. It will be important for endoscopists to learn the characteristics of various sedative drugs, methods of use and monitoring methods.