Procedural sedation: Let's review the basics

Abstract

In a pediatrician’s practice, there are a number of indications for the provision of procedural sedation. This chapter aims to provide a framework for procedural sedation from a pediatrician’s point of view, including understanding of the practice setting, the patients, and the procedures themselves. Although written from a pediatrician’s perspective, this chapter is designed to apply to all sedation providers across specialties. Additionally, in trying to create an approach to procedural sedation, it is equally important to consider when the risks of the sedation outweigh the benefi ts that may be achieved by the procedure.