title: Recognition and management of complications during moderate and deep sedation. Part 2: cardiovascular considerations.
abstract: The risk for cardiovascular complications while providing any level of sedation or general anesthesia is greatest when caring for patients already medically compromised. It is reassuring that significant untoward events can generally be prevented by careful preoperative assessment, along with attentive intraoperative monitoring and support. Nevertheless, providers must be prepared to manage untoward events should they arise. This continuing education article will review cardiovascular complications and address their appropriate management.
authors: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH, USA. debecker@mvh.org
authors: Daniel E
authors: DE
authors: Becker
authors: Daniel A
authors: DA
authors: Haas
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D054810:Deep Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D019462:Syncope, Vasovagal / Q000209:etiology