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Sidhu R, Turnbull D, Haboubi H, Leeds JS, Healey C, Hebbar S, Collins P, Jones W, Peerally MF, Brogden S, Neilson LJ, Nayar M, Gath J, Foulkes G, Trudgill NJ, Penman I. British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gut 2024; 73:219-245. [PMID: 37816587 PMCID: PMC10850688 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-330396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
Abstract
Over 2.5 million gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures are carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) every year. Procedures are carried out with local anaesthetic r with sedation. Sedation is commonly used for gastrointestinal endoscopy, but the type and amount of sedation administered is influenced by the complexity and nature of the procedure and patient factors. The elective and emergency nature of endoscopy procedures and local resources also have a significant impact on the delivery of sedation. In the UK, the vast majority of sedated procedures are carried out using benzodiazepines, with or without opiates, whereas deeper sedation using propofol or general anaesthetic requires the involvement of an anaesthetic team. Patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy need to have good understanding of the options for sedation, including the option for no sedation and alternatives, balancing the intended aims of the procedure and reducing the risk of complications. These guidelines were commissioned by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Endoscopy Committee with input from major stakeholders, to provide a detailed update, incorporating recent advances in sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy.This guideline covers aspects from pre-assessment of the elective 'well' patient to patients with significant comorbidity requiring emergency procedures. Types of sedation are discussed, procedure and room requirements and the recovery period, providing guidance to enhance safety and minimise complications. These guidelines are intended to inform practising clinicians and all staff involved in the delivery of gastrointestinal endoscopy with an expectation that this guideline will be revised in 5-years' time.
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Affiliation(s)
- Reena Sidhu
- Academic Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
- Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Llandough, Llandough, South Glamorgan, UK
- Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of North Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Specialist Pharmacist Breastfeeding and Medication, Portsmouth, UK
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- Digestive Diseases Unit, Kettering General Hospital; Kettering, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK
- Department of Population Health Sciences, College of Life Science, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University College London, UK, London, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Patient Representative on Guideline Development Group and member of Independent Cancer Patients' Voice, Sheffield, UK
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- Patient Representative on Guideline Development Group, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich, UK
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
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O'Neill F, O'Neill P, Schaffer S, Poullis A. The evolution of informed consent in gastroenterology. Med Leg J 2023; 91:204-209. [PMID: 37252897 DOI: 10.1177/00258172221141304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
With medical litigation on the rise, physicians require a nuanced understanding of the legalities of consenting patients to reduce their liability while practising evidence-based medicine. This study aims to a) clarify the legal duties of gastroenterologists in the UK and USA when gaining informed consent and b) provide recommendations at the international and physician level to improve the consent process and reduce liability.A bibliometric analysis of the Web of Science database with the MeSH terms "gastroenterology" and "informed consent" yielded 383 articles, of which 228 were excluded due to not meeting the inclusion criteria. Of the top 50 articles, 48% were from American institutions and 16% were from the UK. Thematic analysis showed 72% of the articles discussed informed consent in relation to diagnostic procedures, 14% regarding treatment, and 14% regarding research participation.Both the USA and the UK have progressed from previously paternalistic Natanson case (1960) and Bolam test (1957), respectively, where physicians were held to the standard of a "reasonable and prudent medical doctor". The American Canterbury case (1972) and the British Montgomery case (2015) radically shifted the standard of disclosure during the consent process by requiring physicians to explain all information pertinent to a "reasonable patient".It is our recommendation that a two-pronged approach be taken; a) creation of international guidelines for consenting patients for invasive procedures in gastroenterology, and b) development of internationally standardised endoscopy consent forms containing all the details pertinent to a "reasonable patient".
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Khoury J, Adir Y, Schneer S, Qdah M, Hakrush O, Abramovich A. Awake endoscopic (esophageal) ultrasound using the endobronchial scope (EUS-B) for patients with high risk for sedation. Respir Med Res 2022; 82:100944. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resmer.2022.100944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND Esophageo-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) is an important procedure used for detection and diagnosis of esophago-gastric lesions. There exists no consensus on the technique of examination.
AIM To identify recent advances in diagnostic EGDs to improve diagnostic yield.
METHODS We queried the PubMed database for relevant articles published between January 2001 and August 2019 as well as hand searched references from recently published endoscopy guidelines. Keywords used included free text and MeSH terms addressing quality indicators and technological innovations in EGDs. Factors affecting diagnostic yield and EGD quality were identified and divided into the follow segments: Pre endoscopy preparation, sedation, examination schema, examination time, routine biopsy, image enhanced endoscopy and future developments.
RESULTS We identified 120 relevant abstracts of which we utilized 67 of these studies in our review. Adequate pre-endoscopy preparation with simethicone and pronase increases gastric visibility. Proper sedation, especially with propofol, increases patient satisfaction after procedure and may improve detection of superficial gastrointestinal lesions. There is a movement towards mandatory picture documentation during EGD as well as dedicating sufficient time for examination improves diagnostic yield. The use of image enhanced endoscopy and magnifying endoscopy improves detection of squamous cell carcinoma and gastric neoplasm. The magnifying endoscopy simple diagnostic algorithm is useful for diagnosis of early gastric cancer.
CONCLUSION There is a steady momentum in the past decade towards improving diagnostic yield, quality and reporting in EGDs. Other interesting innovations, such as Raman spectroscopy, endocytoscopy and artificial intelligence may have widespread endoscopic applications in the near future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jun-Liang Teh
- Department of Surgery, National University Hospital System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Department of Surgery, Jurong Health Campus, National University Health System, Singapore 609606, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, National University Hospital System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, National University Hospital System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Department of Surgery, Jurong Health Campus, National University Health System, Singapore 609606, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, National University Hospital System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Department of Surgery, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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