8. Sedation and Monitoring
INTRODUCTION
SEDATION TECHNIQUES
PATIENT MONITORING
MONITORING PERSONNEL
RECORD KEEPING
POST-ENDOSCOPY RECOVERY
RECOMMENDATIONS
CHAPTER REFERENCES
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Recommendations
Sedation and monitoring practices within endoscopy units should be audited and reviewed.

There should be national guidelines on the frequency and method of the recording of vital signs during the endoscopy.

Clear protocols for the administration of sedation should be available and implemented.