Introduces the reader to a safe multiple agent IV sedation technique. Enables an increased understanding of the use of IV sedation in children. Removes the myth that IV sedation is a step lighter than ...

Adds to the evidence for the use of intravenous conscious sedation (IVCS) as an alternative to general anaesthesia for children. IVCS in children under the age of 16 should only be provided by ...

Sedation dentistry helps manage dental anxiety, but it's not magic; It’s a medical tool with real options, from nitrous oxide to IV sedation.

If your child needs multiple cavities filled or teeth pulled, their dentist may recommend doing these procedures under sedation or general anaesthetic. Parents should know the risks, benefits and ...

IV moderate sedation dentistry is extremely safe for the patient if administered correctly by a dentist who has been properly trained and certified to perform IV sedation. That being said, there is a ...

If your child needs extensive dental work, their pediatric dentist may recommend that they undergo sedation. Sedation is a safe way for dentists to complete any required procedures effectively, but it ...

Patients undergoing IV sedation who test positive for cannabis may have vital signs and anesthetic requirements similar to those who don't have the drug in their systems, according to a small study ...

Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during certain medical procedures. Doctors use medications and sometimes local anesthesia to induce relaxation. Conscious sedation is now ...

Giving patients oral diazepam before they undergo cataract surgery, instead of running an intravenous (IV) drip with sedatives, can provide adequate, complication-free sedation, a single-center study ...

Inhaled sedation with sevoflurane in patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) resulted in fewer ventilator-free days at 28 days and lower 90-day survival than ...