Capnography During Upper GI Endoscopy

Clinical Value of Advanced Patient Monitoring With Capnography and Analysis of the Integrated Pulmonary Index During Interventional Upper Gastrointestinale Endoscopy

In this randomized controlled trial the utility of capnography and IPI gets evaluated. Hypoxemia may occur during sedation with midazolam and propofol. Whether hypoxemia may be prevented by an additional capnographic monitoring is subject of the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age>=18
• Scheduled for interventional upper GI endoscopy with midazolam and propofol sedation

Exclusion Criteria:

• No informed consent
• ASA IV or V
• Emergency endoscopy
• Preexisting hypotension, bradycardia or hypoxemia