2836 Association of Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Sedative Use During Screening Colonoscopy

INTRODUCTION: Colonoscopy is a key tool for colorectal cancer screening, but like any procedure, it is not without risk. The procedure can be done with conscious sedation. Risks from sedation include hypotension or hypoxia, sometimes requiring hospitalization and even endotracheal intubation. Therefore, endoscopists aim to minimize the amount of sedation needed to keep a patient comfortable and still be able to complete the procedure. We sought...