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What sedation is used for gastroscopy. worried about the cardiac affects and also how it will make me feel ? i don't like feeling like i'm on drugs.
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Varies individually: Anesthesiologist or nurse anesthesist will interview you to find out associated medical problems and history with previous anesthesia he has many different combinations of medications for different circumstances and will choose the medications that are right for your situation.
Answered 8/28/2013
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IV Sedation: Can be done by a register nurse with training in IV sedation. They use mostly versed and fentanyl iv. Also can be done by an anesthesia care provider ( nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist ). They most probably will use Propofol iv. Safe drug when use by anesthesia personnel. Both ways you will go to sleep and won't remember the procedure. Very common procedure in usa. Minimal cardiac effect.
Answered 6/30/2014
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