Conscious sedation is a fundamental aspect of this as is clearly stated in the SDAC guidelines: 3 ‘Competently provided conscious sedation is safe, valuable and effective’.

Dental anxiety is a common concern for some patients, and it can sometimes prevent individuals from receiving the necessary ...

Snoring while under conscious sedation during colonoscopy is a strong predictor of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a recent study by Ala Sharara et al. “Although snoring is commonly ...

This tremendous growth has led to sedation being administered by a wide range of healthcare providers, including non-anesthesiologist physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners. Moderate and Deep ...

Another nurse who was trained in the use of moderate sedation, but not deep sedation or anesthesia, assisted the gastroenterologist. After questioning the physician about the dose (100 mg is a ...

This programme is for dental practitioners wishing to develop competence, knowledge and skills to feel confident in the provision of conscious sedation and anxiety management. It will allow you to ...

Before a judge sentenced her to prison for her role in a botched plastic surgery that killed a patient, a former nurse spent ...

College students have opportunities to bend or break the rules after leaving home. It can be dangerous for those who take ...

WORCESTER — The next time you need a colonoscopy, make sure you read the fine print if your health insurance coverage is with ...

“This guidance has led to cancellations and postponements of many endoscopic and surgical procedures or required patients to ...

IV dental sedation training, including 60 hours of didactic education and direct participation in administering IV sedation to over 20 clinical cases while supervised. Includes advanced training in ...