F A Michael, D Hessz, C Graf, C Zimmer, S Nour, M Jung, J Kloka, M Knabe, C Welsch, I Blumenstein, G Dultz, F Finkelmeier, D Walter, U Mihm, N Lingwal, S Zeuzem, J Bojunga, M Friedrich-Rust
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of an ECG-based method called thoracic impedance pneumography to reduce hypoxic events in endoscopy. DESIGN: This was a single center, 1:1 randomized controlled trial. SETTING: The trial was conducted during the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). PATIENTS: 173 patients who underwent PEG placement were enrolled in the present trial. Indication was oncological in most patients (89%)...
February 16, 2024: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia