A Simple, Innovative Way to Reduce Rhinitis Symptoms After Sedation during Endoscopy

BACKGROUND: Supplemental oxygen is routinely given via nasal cannula (NC) to patients undergoing moderate sedation for endoscopy. Some patients complain of profuse rhinorrhea and/or sneezing after the procedure, which results in additional medical costs and patient dissatisfaction.

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Main Authors: Nai-Liang Li, Shiang-Chung Tseng, Che-Chang Hsu, Wei-Ju Lai, Hung-Chang Su, Tsun-I Cheng, Wei-Chun Chen, Wen-Ling Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/986130
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