Safety and Efficacy of Carbon Dioxide Gas for Endoscopy

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of air versus carbon dioxide gas insufflation for endoscopy in children. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: •to determine safety of CO2 Assess patient comfort (abdominal pain, flatulence and bloating) with CO2 use when compared to air.

Detailed Description

In this study, children (6 months -18 years) undergoing all endoscopic procedures that includes an upper endoscopy including but not limited to Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD/ upper endoscopy), EGD/ Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) e.t.c after appropriate consent, will be randomized 1:1 to either Air or CO2 gas for endoscopic insufflation. We will record demographics (name, age, sex, MRN, race/ethnicity), anthropometrics including weight, height/length, weight for length (WFL), WFL z score, BMI, BMI z score, indication/ reason for scope, other co-morbidities (other medical problems), personnel involved (faculty only, vs faculty + trainee), minute by minute end tidal CO2 levels, minute by minute minute ventilation levels, baseline blood pCO2, and blood pCO2 after each procedure. Pre and post procedure patient reported abdominal pain, bloating and flatulence. Pre and post procedure nurse assessed pain. Pre and post procedure vital signs. Patients will be randomized using a sealed envelope method by the endoscopy technician. Both patients and providers will be blinded to arm of enrollment.

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