Sedation

Question 1

Can a sedation assessment been done at the same appointment as treatment?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

What does a sedation assessment involve?

Answer 2

Medical history
Social history
Record patients vitals

Question 3

What are some important questions to ask the patient, in terms of social history and sedation?

Answer 3

Important to find out if the patients fear is specific to one thing or a generalised phobia as can then treat with psychological tx
Occupation, can they take the day off work?
DO they have someone to look after them for whole day?
Can someone look after their dependants if they have any.

Question 4

What are some medical conditions which you should ask the patient about during MH?

Answer 4

Are they pregnant?
DO they suffer from COPD?
Are they on any specific drugs?
- Alcohol, opioids, recreational drugs, antidepressants, antipsychotics

Question 5

What vitals should be taken at the assessment appointment?

Answer 5

BP
HR
Oxygen saturation
Weight