title: Safe sedation for the non-anaesthetist.
abstract: Sedation has become an essential part of many invasive medical procedures. However, over the years, there have been concerns about the safety of sedation techniques. Various combinations of drug-based and non-drug-based approaches are used for procedural sedation depending on patient factors and the anticipated discomfort associated with each procedure. The common denominator for successful practice for a sedationist is knowledge, adequate training and a mechanism for revalidation.
authors.affiliation: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Health Education North West, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Hakeem
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yusuff
authors.affiliation: Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Amit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prakash
authors.affiliation: Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK stephen.webb@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Webb
mesh_terms: D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D000075202:Contraindications; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*
keywords: Sedation; capnography; monitoring; training