Upper endoscopy patients who inhale cannabis may need more anesthesia than edible users

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A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 meeting found that patients who smoke or vape cannabis may require more anesthesia during upper endoscopy than edible cannabis users or nonusers. The findings concern anesthesia planning for patients with different cannabis-use patterns.

Patients 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.