Anesthesia innovation: Mini-review of an intravenous sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy

Gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) is a procedure for diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tract abnormalities. To date, intravenous sedation is commonly used for this procedure. The new sedative drugs and equipment for safety and efficacy are available. This mini-review focuses on innovation in intravenous sedation (IVS) for GIE procedures.