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 Uniform sedation guidelines should be in place when performing any level of procedural sedation for children.

 The sedation practitioner must be able to recognize the various levels of sedation in children of different ages, as it is common for children to pass from the intended level of sedation into a deeper state where physiologic compromise may occur.

 Use of end‐tidal capnography during procedural sedation has been shown to reduce episodes of hypoxemia.

 New evidence regarding predictors of adverse events has emerged in the setting of upper respiratory infection, obesity, and raises questions about current nil per os guidelines.

 Open communication between the gastroenterologist and monitor provides an environment which allows for timely adjustments in medication titration or endoscopic technique.