ASA Releases Guidance on Sedation Using SEDASYS System

The American Society of Anesthesiologists announced it has issued a guidance document with recommendations on sedation with regard to the integration of computer-assisted personalized sedation devices, including the SEDASYS System, into medical practices.

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The SEDASYS System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the delivery of the drug propofol to adults undergoing sedation for esophageal and colon cancer screenings.

The guidance document includes recommendations for practicing anesthesiologists and directors of anesthesia services at facilities that will incorporate the CAPS devices into their practices.

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