Get NE DHHS Application For A Permit To Administer Moderate Sedation 2016-2024

Although general anesthetics put you completely under, IV sedatives induce what is known as “twilight sleep.” This state means that you're not really unconscious, but you are much less aware of your surroundings and deeply relaxed. As a result, you will have little or no memory of the appointment afterward.

Minimal: also called anxiolysis; the patient remains awake but relaxed, able to interact. Moderate: also called conscious sedation, the patient has depressed consciousness but will respond to verbal requests or react to touch. Breathing remains intact, and no support is needed.

IV moderate sedation: The sedative is administered through a vein so it goes to work quickly. This method of sedation allows the dentist to continually adjust the level of sedation. With this method you are in a semi-awake state and will likely have little to no memory of the treatment.

Minimal: also called anxiolysis; the patient remains awake but relaxed, able to interact. Moderate: also called conscious sedation, the patient has depressed consciousness but will respond to verbal requests or react to touch. Breathing remains intact, and no support is needed.

No. Since both local anesthetics are used and strong pain relievers as a part of the sedation, no pain is experienced during your procedure. After your procedure patients can expect to be very comfortable. This is because patients are typically numb when they wake and are provided pain medication through an IV line.

Widely recognized mu receptor agonists include sulfate, hydrochloride, meperidine hydrochloride, citrate, citrate and hydrochloride. Of these, and are usually chosen for moderate sedation.