Endoscopist-Administered Propofol: A Retrospective Safety Study

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
• Main Authors: John WI Morse, Sharyle A Fowler, Amy L Morse
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Limited 2008
• Subjects: Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology; RC799-869; Northwest Territories; Stanton; Yellowknife
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1155/2008/265465; https://doaj.org/article/1043469f7f6b4b6d99b774c5acd0759f

BACKGROUND: Propofol is an anesthetic agent that is commonly used for conscious sedation. Propofol has advantages as a sedative agent for endoscopic procedures including rapid onset, short half-life and rapid recovery time. However, concerns exist regarding the potential for respiratory depression,...