Table 2.

Guideline for anesthesiology assistance during gastrointestinal endoscopy

Anesthesiologist assistance may be considered in the following situations:

1. Prolonged or therapeutic endoscopic procedure requiring deep sedation

2. Anticipated intolerance to standard sedatives

3. Increased risk for complication because of severe co morbidity (ASA class III or greater)

4. Increased risk for airway obstruction because of anatomic variant