[GlennRoss]

Help. I am an RN, 51 y/o, family hx of colon cancer. I am scheduled for colonoscopy and GI Doc is insisting on sedation. I have paradoxical reactions to most drugs used in sedation. Based on my reading the only reason for sedation could be scope insertion and placement. Please share experiences you know of where patients had procedure without sedation and did well; or give me specific details on why sedation is required - extent of pain, duration, etc. I am extremely supportive of Nursing, but all of this sedation for every out patient procedure seems to be a revenue driver, not a best care practice. I need help in making this decision, but my thoughts are to refuse and if necessary cancel the procedure. Glenn