Fig. 17.1 Context-sensitive half-times [11] with permission of Oxford University Press Drugs commonly used in intensive care [12], such as morphine, midazolam, and vecuronium, all produce active metabolites that are…
Fig. 4.1 CT of the abdomen without administration of oral contrast in a fasting 2-year-old child in supine position. CT shown in axial (A) plane. Note fluid (labeled “F”) and…
94 % Opioid/benzodiazepine combination 70 % Chloral hydrate 51 % Ketamine 46 % Pentobarbital 16 % Propofol 6 % Nitrous oxide Table 13.2 Location of sedations [2] 86 % Inpatient…
Fig. 5.1 A working model of pediatric sedation. The x-axis is the time of phase of sedation. The y-axis is the depth of sedation, ranging from inadequate to oversedation. A…
99143 Moderate sedation services, provided by the same physician performing the diagnostic or therapeutic service that the sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in…
16. Pringle B, Dahlquist LM, Eskenazi A. Memory in pediatric patients undergoing conscious sedation for aversive medical procedures. Health Psychol. 2003;22(3):263–9.PubMed 17. Henry DW, Burwinkle JW, Klutman NE. Determination of…
Code cart Defibrillator Emergency airway equipment • Face masks • Self-inflating bag-valve-mask setup • Oro- and nasopharyngeal airways • Laryngeal mask airways (LMAs) • Laryngoscope handles and blades • Endotracheal tubes and stylettes Oxygen source May…
Brief: <10 min Intermediate: 10–20 min Extended: >20 min In 2004 and 2008, the ACEP published evidence-based guidelines on the use of specific medications for use in pediatric sedation: “Clinical…
