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Practice Guidelines for Sedation and Analgesia by Non ...
www.asahq.orgDefinitions of levels of seda-tion–analgesia, as developed and adopted by the ASA, are given in table 1. These Guidelines specifically apply to levels of sedation corresponding to moderate sedation (frequently called conscious sedation) and deep seda-tion, as defined in table 1.
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Valvular Regurgitation ...
www.asecho.orgtion should be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. There are four main principles to the evaluation of valvular regur- ... effects of seda-tion/anesthesia, technical factors, and attenuation by the implanted device. Because CD area is mainly determined by jet momentum
Propofol-Related Infusion Syndrome
med.virginia.edube easily titrated to maintain the desired level of seda-tion in critically ill patients. In addition, propofol is rapidly deactived via a conjugation reaction both hepat-ically and extra-hepatically. The non-renal, non-hepatic dependent metabolic clearance makes it a superior sedative agent over benzodiazepines or opioids for ICU
CLEANING YOUR PET’S EARS
www.dechra-us.comthe veterinarian to perform a deep cleaning under seda-tion or anesthesia to properly and painlessly address the problem. You will want to have your veterinarian check via an otoscopic exam to determine if the ear drum is intact. Cautions when cleaning your pet’s ears:
The Beers Criteria: Screening for Potentially ...
patientsafety.pa.govtion of the drug, leading to excessive seda-tion and an increase in the risk of falls and fractures. b) Meperidine (DEMEROL), which can cause confusion and its metabolites can lead to seizures. c) Anticholinergics and antihistamines, includ-ing diphenhydramine (BENADRYL), chlor-pheniramine (CHLORTRIMETON), hy-droxyzine (ATARAX, VISTARIL) and pro-
BIS monitoring: From the OR to the ICU
www.hsrsna.comreduce costs, morbidity, and mortality related to seda-tion in the ICU. • REFERENCES 1. Riker RR, Fraser GL, Wilkins ML. Comparing bispectral index and suppres-sion ratio with burst suppression of the electroencephalogram during pento-barbital infusions in the adult intensive care patients. Pharmacotherapy. 2003;23(9):1087-1093. 2.
ImprovIng care through evIdence GUIDELINES UpDatE …
emcrit.orgNon-Anesthesiologists An Updated Report By The American Society Of Anesthesi-ologists Task Force On Seda-tion And Analgesia By Non-Anesthesiologists ... verbal commands or more profound stimuli unless contraindicated. Exhaled CO2 monitoring should be considered for all …
STRATEGIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OPIOID …
www.utasip.com52 Vol. 5, No. 2 June 2008 ABSTRACT Opioids have the potential to produce a broad range of adverse events, including seda-tion, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting,