Role of Nebulization for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Keywords:
anti-foaming agents, gastrointestinal endoscopy, mucolytic agents, nebulization, sedative agents, topical anesthesiaAbstract
Nebulization has emerged as a useful adjunct in gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) procedure, improving patient comfort and endoscopic visibility while maintaining a favorable safety profile. Its applications mainly include topical anesthesia and sedation for oropharyngeal and upper GIE procedures, as well as the administration of mucolytic and anti-foaming agents to enhance mucosal visualization. This review summarizes the current role of nebulization in GIE, including topical anesthesia, mucolytics, anti-foaming, and sedative agents. We also describe its clinical use, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and cost-effectiveness of nebulization for GIE procedures.
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