Retrospective analysis of suspended surgeries and influencing factors during an 8-year period.

Introduction: The main objective was the description and analysis of suspended surgeries and their causes for suspension at our hospital from the year 2010 to the present. As a secondary objective, we evaluated the effectiveness of a series of measures for improvement.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to analyze patients who were scheduled to undergo surgery that was finally suspended.

Effectiveness and safety of gastrointestinal endoscopy during a specific sedation training program for non-anesthesiologists.

Introduction: sedation is a key component for the improvement of sedation quality. A correct administration requires appropriate training. We performed a study to compare sedation effectiveness, safety and patient satisfaction when administered by gastroenterologists, with and without specific training.

A descriptive monitoring study of a non-anesthetist sedation quality program.

Introduction: sedation substantially improves the quality of digestive endoscopy procedures but may result in severe complications.

Methods: a joint commission-based multidisciplinary protocol was used to define a protocol for sedation by non-anesthesiologists. ASA 4 patients were excluded, as well as patients with a difficult airway, complex procedures and deep sedation.