Sedation practices for routine diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Nigeria

Table 1 Distribution of gastrointestinal endoscopists according to years of experience

Years of practice	No. of endoscopists (n = 35)	Percentage
< 5 yr	22	62.9
5 yr to 10 yr	3	8.5
> 10 yr to 15 yr	5	14.3
> 15 yr	4	11.4
Not stated	1	2.9
Total	35	100

Table 2 Frequency of using sedation in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Upper gastrointestinalendoscopies with sedation	No. of endoscopists (n = 35)	Percentage
< 25%	17	48.6
25%-49%	0	0
50%-74%	4	11.4
≥ 75%	14	40.0
Total	35	100

Table 3 Reasons for using sedation

Reason	No. of endoscopists (n = 35)	Percentage
Uncooperative patients	24	71.4
Children	14	40
Patients < 60 yr	12	34.3
Patient’s request	9	25.7
Patients > 60 yr	5	14.3

Table 4 Frequency of use of different sedative drugs

Drug(s)	No. of endoscopists (n = 35)	Percentage
Benzodiazepine alone	30	85.7
Opioid alone	1	2.9
Benzodiazepine + opioid	4	11.4
Propofol	0	0
Total	35	100

Table 5 Personnel responsible for administering sedation

Personnel	No. of endoscopists (n = 35)	Percentage
Endoscopist	20	57.1
Nurse	7	20.0
Doctor (resident doctors, medical officers, house officers)	7	20.0
Anesthesiologist	3	8.6

Table 6 Frequency of use of supplemental oxygen

Type of patient	No. of endoscopists (n = 35)	Percentage
None	18	51.4
High risk patients	9	25.7
Oxygen desaturation	8	22.9
All	0	0
No response	1	2.9