Anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy in extremely elderly patients

Authors : Amornyotin S, Prakanrattana U, Chalayonnavin W, Kongphlay S

DOI :

Volume : 35

Issue : 2

Year : 2009

Page No : 91-99

Anesthesia/sedation in the very old patients performed by anesthetic personnel for GIE procedure is relatively safe and effective. Anesthesia/sedation related adverse events are common in this aged group. However, most of them is mild and easily treated. No serious adverse events occurred.

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