A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of moderate sedation for routine endoscopic procedures
McQuaid KR, Laine L. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of moderate sedation for routine endoscopic procedures. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008, 67: 910-923. PMID: 18440381, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.12.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate sedationPatient satisfactionAdverse eventsPhysician assessmentSystematic reviewSedation-related complicationsSerious adverse eventsPoor methodologic qualitySuperior patient satisfactionRoutine endoscopic proceduresComputerized bibliographic databasesActive regimenActive regimensLonger sedationRandomized trialsPatient assessmentMethodologic qualityAvailable agentsProcedure timeEndoscopic proceduresLower riskSedationMidazolamRegimensPropofol