This study demonstrates that early post-PEG mortality can be reduced by preassessment of patients by a multidisciplinary nutrition team and is evidence supporting the recommendations of the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death report.

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This case series demonstrates that gastroenterology units without specialized equipment are able to safely insert PEGs in patients who are at increased risk for intravenous sedation.

The routine use of flumazenil infusion in appropriate patients is safe. Flumazenil infusion may have a role to play in selected patients at highest risk of aspiration. A prospective, randomised study is warranted.