Procedural sedation
- Match depth and agent to procedure/patient
- Provide analgesia separately when needed
- Propofol, ketamine, midazolam/opioid combinations are common
- Continuous airway/oxygenation/hemodynamic monitoring
- Rescue capability must exceed intended sedation depth
- Fasting status affects risk but not emergency necessity
Use at a glance
- Match depth and agent to procedure/patient
Practical pearls
- Propofol, ketamine, midazolam/opioid combinations are common
- Rescue capability must exceed intended sedation depth
Choosing treatment
- Provide analgesia separately when needed
Monitoring / follow-up
- Continuous airway/oxygenation/hemodynamic monitoring
- Fasting status affects risk but not emergency necessity
Self-check
- Does procedural sedation always provide analgesia?
No—provide it separately when needed. - What must rescue capability exceed in procedural sedation?
Intended sedation depth.
Drugs used for this (4)
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