As conscious sedation becomes more commonly integrated into outpatient and clinical settings, it’s increasingly important for healthcare professionals to understand its proper administration, documentation, and regulatory requirements. Here are some of the most...

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...

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...

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 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 inducing a...

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?...

How Marijuana Can Affect Anesthesia & Sedation Studies have revealed a link between marijuana use and increased anesthetic requirements. With its legalization,  many individuals are indulging in marijuana use. But what many don't realize is that their habits may...

 Uses of Ketamine in a Clinical Setting Ketamine is both an anesthetic and an analgesic. It maintains unique properties in its ability to preserve the laryngeal reflexes, thus providing additional airway protection. Because it is considered an anesthetic, widespread...

Sedation Training As a healthcare professional, you know that sedation is a vital tool in your arsenal. But did you know that sedation training is essential for every healthcare provider? Here's why:  Sedation can be used for various medical procedures and treatments,...

In the healthcare field, sedation is a crucial component in performing various procedures. It is important for healthcare practitioners to understand the different levels of sedation and the requirements for each level to ensure the safety of their patients. In this...