A 42-year-old member asked:
should i consult an anesthesiologist for colonoscopy or no sedation?
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Dr. James Chapman answered
40 years experience Cardiology
Sedation: In general, this procedure is performed with conscious (or moderate) sedation, which is usually a mixture of IV anti-anxiety + pain med. This makes the procedure easier for you, as well as for the performing doc, because it relaxes the colon, making passage of the scope easier. The sedation in most cases is administerd by the performing doctor, and an anesthesiologist is not required.
Answered on Jun 10, 2014
Dr. You Sung Sang answered
30 years experience Gastroenterology
Get sedated: I usually recommend sedation for my colonoscopy patients. It makes it better/easier for both parties. Having said that, if you are strongly against sedation, here are a few general rules: it is more difficult to perform colonoscopies on thin females. The ideal candidate for unsedated colonoscopy is a short, slightly overweight male.
Answered on Nov 25, 2016
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Scope: Absolutley you should be concerned. Firstly why can he not do this without Propofol - using other IV agents? Secondly if he uses the crna who is the s ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Salman Saeed answered
32 years experience Neurology
Colonoscopy : Yes. It's used in both procedures.
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Dr. Sewa Legha answered
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Many alternatives av: Your gastroenterologist has many alternatives to chose from. So you should tell him/her that you wish to avoid using propofol. Midazolam is one tranqu ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepuri answered
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No major risks: You can do both without sedation. There are no risks other than discomfort from cramping during the procedures as the scopes are advanced/manipulated ... Read More
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