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Colonoscopy Anesthesia Side Effects

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

The type of anesthesia typically used during a colonoscopy is conscious sedation. Conscious sedation uses sedatives and pain relievers to reduce pain sensations and anxiety during medical procedures. Mild conscious sedation occurs through administration of either oral or intravenous medications.