CONSCIOUS SEDATION-MODERATION SEDATION/ANALGESIA

CONSCIOUS
SEDATION-
MODERATION
SEDATION/ANALGESIA
Giving sedation safely is critical to: - Answers- - help prevent negative outcomes
- comply with regulations
- how moderate sedation relates to other types of anesthetic services, and how this
relates to patient safety
- how JCAHO expects accredited facilities to manage moderate sedation

Sedation continuum levels - Answers- 1. minimal sedation
2. moderate sedation
3. deep sedation
4. general anesthesia
5. significance

minimal sedation - Answers- anxiolysis - the use of drugs to lessen anxiety without
lessening awareness
- pt feels relaxed, responds normally to speech, thinking and coordination may be
affected, breathing and heart function are not affected

Deep Sedation (analgesia) - Answers- - patient has depression of consciousness and is
difficult to awaken
- the pt will respond purposefully to repeated or painful stimulation. reflex movement
away from pain is not "purposeful"
- the pt may need help to keep the airway open
- the pt's own breathing my not be adequate
- heart function is usually maintained

General Anesthesia (deepest form of sedation) - Answers- - patient loses
consciousness