Is End Tidal CO2 Level Elevation During Upper Endoscopy With CO2 Gas Insufflation Physiologically Significant
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-07-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
During the course of an endoscopic procedure, air has historically been used to inflate the
lumen to provide adequate visualization and allow for the endoscope to advance as necessary.
In many adult centers, carbon dioxide is used for insufflation for all procedures. Many
pediatric centers have started using carbon dioxide for insufflation during endoscopy based
on the adult studies. Few pediatric studies have been done. This study is designed to test
whether carbon dioxide is associated with any negative, post-procedural, outcomes in
pediatric patients.