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Cannabis smokers may need more anesthesia during upper endoscopy (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedPatients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do not use cannabis, according to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2026 annual meeting.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedThe study suggests that not all cannabis is equal when it comes to sedation during procedures, and that the route of cannabis use may matter for anesthetic planning.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe authors reviewed 280 gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures at a single center; 264 patients had complete cannabis-use information, including 217 non-users, 38 inhaled users, and 9 oral users.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated280 procedures; 264 patients; 217 non-users; 38 inhaled users; 9 oral users

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedWhen all cannabis users were grouped together, there was no significant difference in initial propofol dose versus non-users, but separating inhaled from oral cannabis users showed higher initial propofol doses among inhaled users.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedaverage initial propofol dose 138.7 mg in non-users, 168.5 mg in inhaled users, and 114.2 mg in oral users

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedThe difference was most substantial among patients undergoing upper endoscopy (EGD): inhaled cannabis users required 192.8 mg of propofol versus 151.4 mg among non-users and 145.0 mg among oral cannabis users, with no meaningful differences seen for colonoscopy.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedThe authors said the findings do not suggest patients who inhale cannabis should delay or avoid medically necessary endoscopy, but do underscore the importance of telling anesthesiologists exactly how and when cannabis is used.View evidenceHide evidence

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