Abstract:

Objective This study aimed to analyze patients undergoing endoscopic interventions in terms of comorbid diseases, preoperative anesthesia management predictions, intraoperative-postoperative complications and requirements for intensive care. Methods Records of patients who underwent procedures with anesthesia in the endoscopy unit were retrospectively screened. The patients’ preoperative anesthesia evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia data, postoperative recovery data and intensive care monitoring requirements were recorded. The data obtained were analyzed statistically. Results It was identified that the preoperative risk prediction of patients was statistically significant for intraoperative and postoperative monitoring. Comorbid disease and high age were identified to increase the requirements for intensive care after the procedure. Patients with desaturation and hypotension observed were identified to have increased need for qualified admission. Conclusion A precondition for reliable anesthesia administration is having detailed information about the patient and being prepared for possible complications. When examined from this aspect, analysis of the patient profile undergoing procedures in the endoscopy unit is important. In our study, we identified the presence of elderly patients and comorbid disease in the patient group with procedures in this unit. The need for detailed preliminary evaluation of patients undergoing these types of procedure and requirements for intensive care after the procedure, if necessary, should definitely be considered.

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