When to Call an Anesthesiologist for GI Endoscopy
Published in Biomedical Research
Gastrointestinal endoscopy has evolved significantly with advancements in endoscopic technology and techniques. As procedures become more complex and patient populations more diverse, the role of anesthesia services has expanded. This review explores the clinical indications, patient factors, procedural complexities, and institutional considerations that determine when it is appropriate to involve an anesthesiologist in GIE procedures. It also discusses sedation techniques, risk stratification, and the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient safety and procedural success.
Dr. Somchai Amornyotin is a Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. From 2005 until 2009 he was the chief of the Anesthesiology Division of Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. His first scientific paper was published in Thailand in 1999. He has practiced anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy since 2002. He was on the committee of Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital in 2005. More than 80 of his articles have been published in Thai and international medical journals. Dr. Amornyotin is a member and committee of the Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand, the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, and many scientific societies. He is the reviewer and editor of many international journals.
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