Contrasting Perspectives of Anesthesiologists and Gastroenterologists on the Optimal Time Interval between Bowel Preparation and Endoscopic Sedation
Joint Authors
Agrawal, Deepak
Marull, Javier
Tian, Chenlu
Rockey, Don C.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The optimal time interval between the last ingestion of bowel prep and sedation for colonoscopy remains controversial, despite guidelines that sedation can be administered 2 hours after consumption of clear liquids.
Objective.
To determine current practice patterns among anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists regarding the optimal time interval for sedation after last ingestion of bowel prep and to understand the rationale underlying their beliefs.
Design.
Questionnaire survey of anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists in the USA.
The questions were focused on the preferred time interval of endoscopy after a polyethylene glycol based preparation in routine cases and select conditions.
Results.
Responses were received from 109 anesthesiologists and 112 gastroenterologists.
96% of anesthesiologists recommended waiting longer than 2 hours until sedation, in contrast to only 26% of gastroenterologists.
The main reason for waiting >2 hours was that PEG was not considered a clear liquid.
Most anesthesiologists, but not gastroenterologists, waited longer in patients with history of diabetes or reflux.
Conclusions.
Anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists do not agree on the optimal interval for sedation after last drink of bowel prep.
Most anesthesiologists prefer to wait longer than the recommended 2 hours for clear liquids.
The data suggest a need for clearer guidelines on this issue.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agrawal, Deepak& Marull, Javier& Tian, Chenlu& Rockey, Don C.. 2015. Contrasting Perspectives of Anesthesiologists and Gastroenterologists on the Optimal Time Interval between Bowel Preparation and Endoscopic Sedation. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063998
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agrawal, Deepak…[et al.]. Contrasting Perspectives of Anesthesiologists and Gastroenterologists on the Optimal Time Interval between Bowel Preparation and Endoscopic Sedation. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063998
American Medical Association (AMA)
Agrawal, Deepak& Marull, Javier& Tian, Chenlu& Rockey, Don C.. Contrasting Perspectives of Anesthesiologists and Gastroenterologists on the Optimal Time Interval between Bowel Preparation and Endoscopic Sedation. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063998
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063998