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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Sedation and Analgesia"”.
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Paediatric procedural sedation and analgesia in the emergency centre: a description of the fasting status
Background Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is considered a core competency in emergency medicine as patients present to the Emergency Centre (EC) on an unscheduled basis, often complex complaints that necessitate emergent management (1). Previous evidence has consistently shown that …
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A retrospective review of post-intubation sedation and analgesia practices in a South African private ambulance service
Introduction: Adequate post-intubation sedation and analgesia (PISA) practices are important in the pre-hospital setting where vibration and noise of the transport vehicle may contribute to anxiety and pain in the patient. Inadequate post-intubation practices may lead to long-term detrimental …
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Comparative Effectiveness of Analgesic Sedation as Primary Sedation in Medical ICU Patients vs. Conventional Sedation and Analgesia Regimens
… critically ill patients experience pain, fear, and anxiety as part of their illness while in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These emotions may be amplified during the provision of life-sustaining therapies, such as mechanical ventilation (MV). Pharmacotherapy including analgesics, sedatives, and …
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Safety and efficiency of procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) conducted by medical officers in a level one hospital in Cape Town
Objectives: This study aimed to research efficacy and safety of procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) administered by medical officers (MOs), without formal anaesthetic training, in a South African district hospital. Design: This is a retrospective descriptive study. Setting: The study took place …
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A comparison of the efficacy and safety of intranasal sufentanil/midazolam and ketamine/midazolam for sedation and analgesia in a paediatric population undergoing multiple dental extractions
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intranasal sufentanil/midazolam [S/M] and ketamine/madazolam [K/M] for sedation and analgesia in preschool children that require dental surgery [extractions]. Fifty children [ASA 1] aged 5 – 7 years, requiring six or more dental …
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Circumventing Problems Before They Occur: Implmenting Capnography
… respiratory risk in patients during procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is supported by published clinical and scientific evidence. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to build on the existing PSA monitoring policy by promoting an improvement of clinical care as a result of …
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Paediatric procedural sedation current practice and challenges in Cape Town
… interventions to diagnose or treat. Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) refers to the pharmacologic technique of managing the child’s pain and anxiety. The appropriate management of pain and anxiety in the EC is a significant facet of emergency care for all patients, especially in paediatric …
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Bettering Patient Outcomes in the ICU with the ICU Liberation Bundle (A-F): A Thesis
… procedures, as well as administration of sedation and analgesia. Many patients can leave the ICU with anxiety, PTSD, and depression (Marra et al., 2017). In 2018 the PADIS (Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption) guidelines were updated and gave even more evidence of …
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Paediatric out-of-theatre procedural sedation at a tertiary children's hospital: A prospective observational study
… Africa. Despite an increasing number of surgical and diagnostic procedures being performed annually, a formal out-of-theatre sedation service does not exist. Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is an important adjunct in behavioural management for invasive procedures in children. Objective: A …
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Paediatric Dexmedetomidine Pharmacology
… setting, but without the concomitant understanding of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to ensure safe and effective dosing. In this thesis the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of dexmedetomidine in children after cardiac surgery were explored. The maturation of dexmedetomidine …