Gastroduodenal stent placement is done under which type of sedation?

Gastroduodenal stent placement is typically performed under conscious sedation. This type of sedation allows the patient to remain awake and responsive while providing sufficient comfort and pain relief during the procedure. Conscious sedation strikes a balance, enabling the patient to communicate and cooperate with the healthcare team, which is particularly important for procedures that might require the patient to follow instructions, such as changing positions or taking deep breaths.

General anesthesia involves rendering the patient completely unconscious, which might not be necessary for a gastroduodenal stent placement, as patients can usually tolerate the procedure with conscious sedation. Regional anesthesia would affect a larger area of the body, possibly leading to more complications and is generally reserved for different types of procedures. Unconscious sedation is another term that lacks specific clinical application and is not commonly used in the context of vascular interventions, reinforcing the preference for conscious sedation where patients remain aware but comfortable.