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ArticleJournal of arrhythmia2026

Safety and Feasibility of Deep Sedation With a Tulip Airway and Jaw Elevation Device During Electrophysiology Procedures: A Single-Center Experience of 647 Consecutive Cases.

Kotaro Tsuruta, Kensuke Yokoi, Makoto Edayoshi, Kodai Shinzato, Kana Nakashima, Takanori Yamaguchi

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Kotaro TsurutaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Saga University Saga Japan.
Kensuke YokoiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Saga University Saga Japan.
Makoto EdayoshiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Saga University Saga Japan.
Kodai ShinzatoDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Saga University Saga Japan.
Kana NakashimaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Saga University Saga Japan.
Takanori YamaguchiDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Saga University Saga Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0613-8591

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Background: Safe and stable deep sedation is essential for electrophysiology procedures. We developed a propofol-free deep sedation protocol using the Tulip airway and a jaw elevation device (JED). Methods: This single-center retrospective study analyzed 647 consecutive patients without an anticipated difficult airway (634 atrial fibrillation ablation; 13 left atrial appendage closure) who underwent deep sedation. Endpoints included procedural completion, conversion to intubation, sedation discontinuation, and procedure-related complications. Results: All procedures were completed. One (0.2%) patient required intubation, and 3 (0.5%) experienced procedure-related complications. Conclusion: Deep sedation with the Tulip airway and JED was safe and feasible in selected lower-risk patients.

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atrial fibrillationcatheter ablationleft atrial appendage closuresedation

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PMCPMC13531356

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