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Trained registered nurses/endoscopy teams can administer propofol safely for endoscopy.
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Abstract
Propofol has advantages as a sedative for endoscopic procedures. Its administration by anesthesia specialists is associated with high cost. Administration by nonanesthesiologists is controversial because of concerns about safety, particularly respiratory depression.