Snoring while under conscious sedation during colonoscopy is a strong predictor of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a recent study by Ala Sharara et al. “Although snoring is commonly ...

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Bowel preparations for colonoscopy vary with respect to their efficacy, tolerability and safety. Selecting the most ...

More information: Aurora N. Quaye et al, Association between Colonoscopy Sedation Type and Polyp Detection: A Registry-based Cohort Study, Anesthesiology (2024). DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000004955 ...

Propofol was used for sedation in this study ... In conclusion, we recommend that EGD be performed before colonoscopy in a same-day bidirectional endoscopic examination, due to the need for ...

Screening by means of colonoscopy is, however, an uncomfortable experience and many people put off or avoid the procedure owing to fear and anxiety. Sedation (e.g. with midazolam) can be used ...

Detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy improved significantly with the use of propofol-based versus conventional sedation, data from a large registry showed. The detection rate increased ...

When an anesthesiologist is administering sedation for this procedure you ... The beautiful thing about colonoscopy is that we can find polyps during the procedure and actually take them out ...

You'll probably get a sedative to help you relax before the ... The bottom line, if you're over 50, get a colonoscopy. It can save your life.