Abstract

IBARRA, Pedro et al. Sedation and analgesia recommendations for non-anesthesiologist physicians and dentists in patients over 12 years old. Rev. colomb. anestesiol. [online]. 2012, vol.40, n.1, pp.67-74. ISSN 0120-3347.  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0120-3347(12)70012-6.

Most of the complications related to sedation are preventable. This document defines some recommendations for non-anesthesiologists so that they can provide sedation level I and II with adequate safety. The most important recommendations are: that the sedation be provided by someone different from the person who performs the surgical procedure; designation of the training and monitoring of thje person who sedates; the use of only one medication for sedation, and the availability of medications and equipment to manage complications; the mandatory need of an assessment prior to the sedation, as well as informed consent and record of events during the procedure; and the recommendation of having a low threshold to request the support of an anesthesiologist.

Keywords : Consensus; Analgesia; Physicians; Dentists; Patients.

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