Shujing Zhou, Ziyu Zhu, Wanbing Dai, Siyi Qi, Weitian Tian, Yizhe Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Lili Huang, Jie Tian, Weifeng Yu, Diansan Su
BACKGROUND: Although sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy is widely used in China, the characteristics of sedation use, including regional distribution, personnel composition, equipment used, and drug selection, remain unclear. The present study aimed to provide insights into the current practice and regional distribution of sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy in China. METHODS: A questionnaire consisting of 19 items was distributed to directors of anaesthesiology departments and anaesthesiologists in charge of endoscopic sedation units in mainland China through WeChat...
July 2021: British Journal of Anaesthesia