Conscious Sedation in G.I. Endoscopy

Conscious (or should that be unconscious) Sedation in G.I. Endoscopy

Colm Mac Carthy, MD


The presenter will present on his world-wide experience with sedation vs. unconscious sedation in endoscopy. Also included in this presentation are the legal aspects of sedation, consent and risks of litigation, classification of sedation and assessment of level of sedation during endoscopy. Medications in endoscopy, use of propofol and training issues for sedation in endoscopy, will also be discussed.


Learning objectives:

•Understand levels of sedation.
•Medico legal issues associated with sedation.
•Complications associated with sedation.
•Pros and cons of various medications, especially propofol.
•Potential training needed to administer propofol.

This lecture on conscious sedation in gastroenterology was presented at the American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy 2011 annual CME Conference in Memphis, TN.