Get Patient: SEDATION AND ANESTHESIA RECORD

Patient interview to assess: Patient and procedure identification. Anticipated disposition. Medical history – includes patient's ability to give informed consent. Surgical History (PSHx) Anesthetic history. Current Medication List (preadmission and postadmission) Allergies/Adverse Drug Reaction (including reaction type)

has been the 'gold standard' of sedation, but the more modern benzodiazepines, particularly , are now more commonly used.

One of the most common examples of conscious sedation use is for dental procedures. Sometimes, patients who feel nervous about going to the dentist request moderate sedation so they can be relaxed during the appointment. Some people refer to moderate anesthesia as "sleep dentistry" for that very reason.

Types of conscious sedation services Oral and transmucosal sedation with for adults. Intravenous sedation for young people. Advanced techniques using a combination of drugs or routes and drugs such as , and sevofluorane or for children.

A designated individual, other than the practitioner performing the procedure, should be present to monitor the patient throughout procedures performed with sedation/analgesia. During deep sedation, this individual should have no other responsibilities.

Conscious sedation is defined as “a controlled, pharmacologically induced, minimally depressed level of consciousness that retains the patient's ability to maintain a patent airway independently and continuously, with the ability to respond appropriately to physical stimulation and/or verbal command.”

After conscious sedation, you will feel sleepy and may have a headache or feel sick to your stomach. During recovery, your finger will be clipped to a special device (pulse oximeter) to check the oxygen levels in your blood. Your blood pressure will be checked with an arm cuff about every 15 minutes.