Systematic review: the use of nitrous oxide gas for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
Nitrous oxide gas (N(2)O) has been proposed as an alternative to intravenous (i.v.) analgesia in patients undergoing lower gastrointestinal endoscopy....
Evaluation of a virtual endoscopy simulator for training in gastrointestinal endoscopy
The GI-Mentor is a virtual reality endoscopy simulator that can distinguish between experts and beginners. A 3-week training improves the performance...
Meta-analysis: the use of carbon dioxide insufflation vs. room air insufflation for gastrointestinal endoscopy
Carbon dioxide (CO(2) insufflation has been proposed as an alternative to air insufflation to distend the lumen in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. Fo...
Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy
Traditionally, training in gastrointestinal endoscopy has been based upon an apprenticeship model. Growing awareness of the need for patient safety ha...
Doxapram alleviates low SpO 2 induced by the combination of propofol and fentanyl during painless gastrointestinal endoscopy
Doxapram is a respiratory stimulant with a short half-life. The study investigated the effects of doxapram on alleviating low SpO2 induced by the comb...
The influence of various distractions prior to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled study
The study investigated the influence of distractions such as auditive and visual distractions on patients before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Vit...
Endoscopy for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage: is sooner better? A systematic review
Early endoscopy has been advocated for its ability to achieve a prompt diagnosis, risk stratification, and therapeutic hemostasis. Most included studi...
Administration of erythromycin before endoscopy in upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Erythromycin has been hypothesized to aid in visualization and reduce the need for second-look endoscopy in upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) We...
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