Healthcare providers use conscious sedation (also called procedural or moderate sedation) to effectively manage medication dosing and allow the patient to maintain independent breathing and ...

Conscious sedation means you remain awake during the procedure unlike general anesthesia which puts you to sleep. You will receive medications for both pain and relaxation. We administer these ...

When a patient undergoes conscious sedation, they are given pain and relaxation medications via an intravenous (IV) line in the arm. Unlike general anesthesia, the patient remains awake throughout the ...

Outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in US hospitals during a recent 3-year period were better among patients who had the procedure done under conscious sedation than under ...

Propofol is one of the most used drugs for general anesthesia, but the findings of a new study suggest that the medication may also be beneficial for conscious sedation. Researchers from the U.K.

Safety in pediatric sedation relies on strict guidelines and monitoring, so let's learn how providers utilize pharmacological ...

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists offers a free, downloadable brochure for patients which provides answers to questions about conscious sedation. What is conscious sedation? When is ...

Sedation is one of the most imperative skills for healthcare providers to acquire to ensure patient safety. It has revolutionized how healthcare providers deliver care, offering a balance of comfort ...

Conscious sedation during TAVR is increasingly common in the United States and is linked to better outcomes than procedures using general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation, but there is still ...