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Routine use of colonoscopy screening varies globally. In the US, colonoscopy is a commonly recommended and widely utilized screening method for colorectal cancer, often beginning at age 45 or 50, depending on risk factors and guidelines from organizations like the American Cancer Society. [9] However, screening practices differ worldwide.
Twilight anesthesia is an anesthetic technique where a mild dose of sedation is applied to induce anxiolysis (anxiety relief), hypnosis, and anterograde amnesia (inability to form new memories). The patient is not unconscious, but sedated.
Ciprofol is used for the intravenous induction of general anesthesia. [1] [2] As of 2023, it is still an investigational drug.Thus far, it has been found to be efficacious as a general anesthetic in patients undergoing gynecological surgery [4] [8] and kidney transplantation, [16] as well as for endoscopic procedures such as bronchoscopy, [12] [17] esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy.
I woke up during my hand surgery” or “I remember hearing things during my colonoscopy”. Lots of procedures can be done with IV sedation with local anesthetic/regional anesthesia.
Endoscopy may be used to investigate symptoms in the digestive system including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, and gastrointestinal bleeding. [6] It is also used in diagnosis, most commonly by performing a biopsy to check for conditions such as anemia, bleeding, inflammation, and cancers of the digestive system. [6]
Dexmedetomidine can also be used for procedural sedation such as during colonoscopy. [18] It can be used as an adjunct with other sedatives like benzodiazepines, opioids, and propofol to enhance sedation and help maintain hemodynamic stability by decreasing the requirement of other sedatives. [19] [20] Dexmedetomidine is also used for ...
The use of TIVA is advantageous in cases where volatile anesthesia is of high risk or is impossible, such as cases involving morbidly obese patients. [11] [12] TIVA has also been used for anesthetic delivery at sites of trauma such as serious accidents, disasters and wars. [1] The overall goals of TIVA include: [13] Smooth induction of anesthesia
Virtual colonoscopy is becoming more widely acceptable as a tool for assessing and treating colorectal cancer. Beginning January 1, 2025, Medicare may cover virtual colonoscopy in specific ...