• Is gastroscopy done with general anesthesia?

I will have a gastroscopy. Is gastroscopy done with general anesthesia?

10 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Mount Kisco, NY

NO, Its done under I/V sedation

  • Anesthesiologist
  • SAN DIEGO, CA

Usually sedation

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Las Vegas, NV

Yes.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Phoenix, Arizona

EGDs are usually done under deep IV sedation. Usually just PROPOFOL

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Brooklyn, NY

Deep sedation

  • Surgeon
  • Dade City, FL

It usually needs just IV sedation and takes 5-10 minutes. Pt is wide awake in 10-15 minutes after the procedure.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

It's general anesthesia.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Las Vegas, NV

It is usually done with intravenous medication and is called sedation. In my opinion it is a brief general anesthetic.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

Most endoscopy is done with IV deep sedation, not general anesthesia.

  • Surgeon
  • Dallas, TX

Yes. Typically IV general anesthesia or moderate sedation.

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