Use of LMAⓇ GastroTM in esophagogastroduodenoscopy and endoscopy

摘要

With increasing complexity and duration of minimally invasive upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, the need for deep sedation or general anesthesia (GA) during these procedures has grown rapidly. Therefore, the ability to secure the airway while allowing an easy endoscopic access has also become more relevant. Sedation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is not risk-free. Deep sedation can occasionally turn into GA, particularly when propofol is used [ ]. Sometimes, deeply sedated patients may also have patient state index levels associated with GA. Deep sedation can potentially risk airway and respiratory compromise [ ]. In a retrospective analysis of 73,029 GI endoscopies, 72% of the peri-procedural cardiac arrests were associated with airway management [ ].