IV sedation Flashcards
What is the minimal number of available personnel that should be around when doing sedation?
-Three
the operator, the assistant, and the monitor
The doctor must be certified how when doing sedation?
-ACLS
What happens to the airway when doing minimal sedation?
-It is unaffected
In spontaneous ventilation what occurs in minimal sedation?
-It is unaffected
What occurs with cardiovascular function in minimal sedation?
-It is unaffected
What type of responsiveness is seen in minimal sedation?
-Normal response to verbal stimulation
What is the responsiveness in moderate sedation?
-Purposeful response to verbal or tactile stimulation
What happens to the airway in moderate sedation?
-No intervention required
What type of spontaneous ventilation do you get in moderate sedation?
-Adequate
What occurs with cardiovascular function in moderate sedation?
-Usually maintained
What occurs with cardiovascular function in deep sedation?
-Usually maintained
What occurs with cardiovascular function in general anesthesia?
-May be impaired
What type of spontaneous ventilation do you get in deep sedation?
-May be inadequate
What type of spontaneous ventilation do you get in general anesthesia?
-Frequently inadequate
In deep sedation what might you need to do with the airway?
-You may need intervention
In general anesthesia what might you need to do with the airway?
-Intervention is often required
What is the responsiveness of someone under deep sedation?
-Purposeful response following repeated or painful stimulation
What is the responsiveness of someone under general anesthesia?
-Unarousable even with painful stimulus
What may accentuate hemodynamic/respiratory depression caused by sedatives and analgesics?
-Cardiopulmonary disease
If a person has cardiopulmonary disease what might that require?
-decreased drug dosages and EKG monitoring