I had a gastroscopy at my local hospital. It is only the second time I've had one of these and I was nervous as I can choke very easily. During my first gastroscopy, I was given 4mg of sedation, and the next thing I knew I was in recovery-no problems at all.
This time the Consultant said they would give me 2mg of sedation to see how I got on. I have never felt so distressed and uncomfortable in my life and they had stop the procedure and remove the endoscope.
They topped up the sedation by another 2mg and continued. I was still extremely uncomfortable and couldn't wait for it to be over. I did not feel sleepy at all and am convinced that the sedation hadn't worked or the cannula was not properly in.
I never want to repeat this experience but if I do need another one I'd like to think that I could have increased sedation. Surely it is not only more comfortable for the patient, but also easier for the consultant to do their job.
"Different experience of gastroscopy"
About: Queen Margaret Hospital / Endoscopy Queen Margaret Hospital Endoscopy KY12 0SU
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