Safety of moderate-to-deep sedation performed by sedation practitioners: A national prospective observational study.

Background: In the Netherlands, a significant proportion of moderate-to-deep sedation is performed by sedation practitioners under the indirect supervision of an anaesthesiologist but there are limited safety data available.

Objective: To estimate the rate of sedation-related adverse events and patient relevant outcomes (PRO).

Design: This was a prospective national observational study.