Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Deep Sedation for Electrophysiology Procedures Administered in the Absence of an Anesthetist

Abstract

(1) deep sedation during EP procedures can be administered safely under the guidance of the electrophysiologist without an anesthetist present; (2) the drugs used should be readily reversible in case of respiratory depression; and (3) this approach may reduce the overall cost of the procedures in the EP lab, maintaining adequate patient comfort.