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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"procedural 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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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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Circumventing Problems Before They Occur: Implmenting Capnography
… to reduce 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 …
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Paediatric procedural sedation current practice and challenges in Cape Town
… or upsetting 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 …
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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 …