Conscious sedation for imaging and interventional studies.
Some radiology patients may need medication to decrease anxiety and control pain. In this comprehensive article, the authors describe quality care for patients receiving conscious sedation, effective ways of delivering this service and detailed descriptions of the conscious sedation program at a northeastern university hospital. A valuable chart of recommended drugs, dosages, considerations and possible side effects is included.
Merrick
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John Dempsey Hospital, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.
Ramsby
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D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D003237:Connecticut; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000523:psychology*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007223:Infant; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000379:methods