Future of Pediatric Sedation

Nov 2, 2016 by in PEDIATRICS Comments Off on Future of Pediatric Sedation

New levels (as yet unnamed) Escalating risk of serious adverse event Physiological monitoring parameters (singular or combination)a Recommended sedationist skill set Recommended resourcesb 1 ≤1:10,000 Consistent with normal awake pattern…

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Pediatric Sedation: The European Experience and Approach

Nov 2, 2016 by in PEDIATRICS Comments Off on Pediatric Sedation: The European Experience and Approach

Reported practices Associated potentially serious consequences • Unmonitored PSA during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) • Not discovering in time potentially dangerous side effects (respiratory depression, hypoxia or bradycardia) • No formal monitoring, observation,…

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Medicolegal Risks and Outcomes of Sedation

Nov 2, 2016 by in PEDIATRICS Comments Off on Medicolegal Risks and Outcomes of Sedation

Provider must be qualified and credentialed Provider must have skills to rescue patient Provider must have knowledge of medications and potential complications Provider must prepare for a deeper level of…

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