The Role of Simulation in Safety and Training

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Fig. 35.1 Contemporary simulation mannequin Principles of Simulation-Based Training for Pediatric Sedation Initial Training Approaches to the development of simulation-based training for pediatric sedation are not fundamentally different than training…

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Sedatives: Effects on Memory and Amnesia

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Fig. 10.1 Sleep and arousal centers in the human brain. (a) Artistic rendering of the human brain in the awake state illustrating important arousal and sleep centers and pathways of…

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Usage of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatric Sedation

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Whole medical systems • Homeopathic medicine • Naturopathic medicine • Traditional Chinese medicine • Ayurveda • Tibetan medicine Biologically based practices • Herbal products • Nutritional supplements • Vitamins • Dietary supplements Mind-body medicine • Meditation • Biofeedback • Relaxation • Guided imagery…

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Sedation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Challenges, Outcomes, and Future Strategies in the United States

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1. Rule out treatable causes of agitation (a) Hypoxia and hypercarbia (b) Cerebral hypoperfusion (c) Bladder distention (d) Surgical lesion—necrotic bowel or compartment syndrome 2. Perform a presedation evaluation of the patient. This evaluation is similar…

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Incidence and Stratification of Adverse Events Associated with Sedation: Is There a Benchmark?

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Adverse events Interventions performed in response 1. Oxygen desaturation • Vigorous tactile stimulation • Airway repositioning • Suctioning • Oral or nasal airway placement 2. Apnea: central versus obstructive (partial versus complete) • Administration of reversal agents…

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Sedation for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Procedures

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Sedation measures • Adverse events related to sedation • Adverse events related to procedure • Procedure completion rate • Procedure times • Patient recovery times • Patient satisfaction • Parent satisfaction • Provider satisfaction • Cost • Speed of recovery…

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