When it comes to managing the care of a patient receiving conscious
sedation/analgesia during a short-term therapeutic, diagnostic, or
surgical procedure, this easy-to-follow book is an ideal clinical
reference. It covers everything you need to know - from practice
guidelines for administering sedation, to pre-sedation
requirements, intra-procedure monitoring and documentation, and
discharge criteria. Detailed sections discuss the basic concepts of
medications, administration techniques, potential complications and
emergencies, monitoring parameters, developing a credentialing
program, legal implications, and patient discharge, as well as
separate chapters on pediatric and geriatric sedation. The book
also provides practical learning tools such as sample documentation
forms, learner feedback, and questions and answer sections.
Thorough content provides all the key, essential information needed
for a complete understanding of moderate sedation/analgesia in
practice. Detailed sections address the basic concepts of
medications, administration techniques, potential complications and
emergencies, monitoring parameters, developing a credentialing
program, legal implications, and patient discharge. Learning tools
focus on practical implementations, such as sample documentation
forms, learner feedback, and questions and answer sections. A
chapter on Pediatric Sedation presents the latest techniques and
recommended guidelines for the proper management of this special
population. The latest JCAHO Standards for Sedation and Analgesia
are included to assist nurses and institutions with meeting these
standards. A new chapter on geriatric sedation focuses on specific
considerations for older adults receiving moderate sedation. A new
chapter on risk management and legal issues provides important
guidelines for understanding the scope of practice as it pertains
to administering and monitoring patients receiving moderate
sedation/analgesia. More in-depth discussion on aspects of care
examines topics such as the role of the RN in monitoring the
patient, the standards of care as applied to all types of
facilities, and the discharge criteria within the PACU.
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