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. 2019 Jun 12;8(4):214–217. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1692173

Table 3. Complications attributed to procedural sedation.

Complications Frequency (%)
Minor complications:
 • Hypoxia
 • Apnea
 • Transient bradycardia
 • Mild BP fluctuation (<20% from baseline)

16 (6)
5 (1.8)
3 (1.1)
3 (1.1)
Major complications
 • Prolonged apnea
 • BP fluctuation (>20% from baseline)

1 (0.37)
1 (0.37)

Abbreviation: BP, blood pressure.