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 ...

UESHIMA, Hironobu MORIMOTO, Yasuhiro ATAGI, Kazuaki KOMASAWA, Nobuyasu ARIYAMA, Jun and KITAMURA, Akira 2014. Can We Develop a Simulation-Based Sedation Training Course for Peripheral Nerve Block?.

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 ...

Dr. Carlos Chacon and a nurse at the Divino Plastic Surgery in Bonita were charged in the death of Megan Espinoza during a routine surgery.

There was no difference in complications in patients who fasted or did not fast before cardiac catheterisation procedures ...

Whether you're getting a Paraguard, Kyleena, or any other IUD brand, there are prescription painkillers available, if you ...

Complications were not increased if patients ate normally before minimally invasive heart procedures under sedation.  Patient satisfaction was higher without fasting than with fasting.  Together with ...

As marijuana use increases in the U.S., it is important to recognize potential risks in its use—especially among the young.

Many parents think their children’s baby teeth are just that — baby teeth that, with time, their children will lose. So, why ...