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Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology (2004) 1, 8-9
doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep0022  

Safe administration of propofol by the endoscopist

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Propofol is an alternative to opioid and benzodiazepine sedatives used during endoscopic procedures. It is recommended that the drug is administered by a dedicated person other than the endoscopist, although this is not always feasible because of cost and staffing constraints. Yusoff and colleagues have carried out a prospective study to determine whether the endoscopist performing the procedure can administer propofol safely and effectively.

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