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.