Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Dec 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyWarm water infusion during sedated colonoscopy does not decrease amount of sedation medication used.
Water infusion versus air insufflation during colonoscope insertion has been suggested to reduce patient discomfort and decrease sedation medication requirements. Warm water is thought to further facilitate colonoscopy perhaps by decreasing colon spasm. ⋯ Water does not need to be warmed before infusion in patients undergoing sedated colonoscopies.