“Is gastroscopy done with general anesthesia?”
I will have a gastroscopy. Is gastroscopy done with general anesthesia?
10 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
NO, Its done under I/V sedation
Usually sedation
Yes.
EGDs are usually done under deep IV sedation. Usually just PROPOFOL
Deep sedation
It usually needs just IV sedation and takes 5-10 minutes. Pt is wide awake in 10-15 minutes after the procedure.
It's general anesthesia.
It is usually done with intravenous medication and is called sedation. In my opinion it is a brief general anesthetic.
Most endoscopy is done with IV deep sedation, not general anesthesia.
Yes. Typically IV general anesthesia or moderate sedation.
