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Sedation in the ICU: Ensuring Patient Comfort

by National Sedation Center Admin | Jul 3, 2024 | Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation

Sedation is vital to ICU patient care, balancing the need for comfort with the demands of intensive medical interventions. Appropriate sedation manages pain, reduces anxiety, and prevents agitation, making it easier for patients to tolerate necessary but often...

Patient’s Perspective: Why Can’t Patients Have Food or Water Before Anesthesia?

by National Sedation Center Admin | Jun 5, 2024 | Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation

If you’ve ever had surgery, you’ve probably been told not to eat or drink anything beforehand. But why is that? Let’s break it down in simple terms. Why Fasting Matters The main reason you need to fast is to prevent something called aspiration. When you’re under...

Patients on Ozempic & Similar Drugs Pre-Surgery

by National Sedation Center Admin | May 2, 2024 | Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation

NPO Guideline Update: Patients on Ozempic &Similar Drugs Pre-Surgery Safety isn’t just a box to check, especially if it involves delicate medical procedures like surgery. Invasive procedures carry inherent risks. Not only that, sedation adds a layer of complexity...

Understanding the Sedation Continuum for Patient Safety

by National Sedation Center Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation

Understanding the Sedation Continuum for Patient Safety Sedation is vital in many medical procedures because it enhances patient safety. Not only does sedation help alleviate patient discomfort and pain, but it also helps alleviate the patient’s anxiety by...

ASA Compliance: ASA Criteria for Non-Anesthesia Providers to Give Sedation

by National Sedation Center Admin | Feb 14, 2024 | Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation

ASA Compliance: ASA Criteria for Non-Anesthesia Providers to Give SedationIf you’re a healthcare provider, you know the importance of patient safety and comfort. But what if there’s a need for you, as a non-anesthesia provider, to administer sedation at your facility?...