Conscious sedation is a fundamental aspect of this as is clearly stated in the SDAC guidelines: 3 ‘Competently provided conscious sedation is safe, valuable and effective’.

Snoring while under conscious sedation during colonoscopy is a strong predictor of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a recent study by Ala Sharara et al. “Although snoring is commonly ...

A recent review found loco-sedative anesthesia to be a promising technique for various urologic interventions, supporting ...

Therefore, moderate sedation training protocols are needed to enhance patient care significantly. The Impact of Moderate Sedation on Patient Care Standards Moderate sedation is a medical technique ...

Another nurse who was trained in the use of moderate sedation, but not deep sedation or anesthesia, assisted the gastroenterologist. After questioning the physician about the dose (100 mg is a ...

This programme is for dental practitioners wishing to develop competence, knowledge and skills to feel confident in the provision of conscious sedation and anxiety management. It will allow you to ...

Surgeons at Walsall Manor Hospital successfully performed a mastectomy on Ms Wilkes under a regional anaesthetic, which "blocks" an area of the body, and conscious sedation - meaning she received ...

This programme is for dental practitioners wishing to develop competence, knowledge and skills to feel confident in the provision of conscious sedation and anxiety management. It will allow you to ...