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

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’.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...