Conscious Sedation For Clinical Procedures

Question 1

Sedation of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures is used to reduce ___________ and __________, to control ___________, and to minimise ____________.

Answer 1

fear

anxiety

pain

excessive movement

Question 2

Is monitoring required during sedation?

Answer 2

Yes, careful monitoring should begin as soon as the sedative is given or when the patient becomes drowsy

Should continue until the patient wakes up

Question 3

What are the aims of sedation during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures? (3)

Answer 3

1. Reduce fear and anxiety
2. Control pain
3. Minimize excessive movement