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What is commonly used for the procedural sedation of adults in the emergency department?
What is commonly used for the procedural sedation of adults in the emergency department?
- Analgesic, sedative, and anaesthetic agents (correct)
- Antipsychotic and antidepressant medications
- Antihypertensive and anticoagulant drugs
- Antibiotics and antiviral medications
Why do patients in the emergency department often require procedural sedation?
Why do patients in the emergency department often require procedural sedation?
- For administrative paperwork and documentation
- For routine check-ups and vaccinations
- For painful and distressing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (correct)
- For social interaction and support
What is the purpose of using procedural sedation for adults in the emergency department?
What is the purpose of using procedural sedation for adults in the emergency department?
- To speed up recovery after procedures
- To eliminate the need for further medical interventions
- To make procedures less distressing and painful (correct)
- To induce long-term unconsciousness
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Emergency Dept. Procedural Sedation
Emergency Dept. Procedural Sedation
A combination of analgesic, sedative and anesthetic agents used during painful or distressing procedures.
Procedural Sedation Purpose
Procedural Sedation Purpose
To reduce patient distress and pain during medical procedures in the emergency department.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures
Painful or distressing diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
Sedation Drugs
Sedation Drugs
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Adult Procedural Sedation
Adult Procedural Sedation
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Patient Distress
Patient Distress
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Diagnostic Procedures
Diagnostic Procedures
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Therapeutic Procedures
Therapeutic Procedures
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Analgesic Agents
Analgesic Agents
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Sedative Agents
Sedative Agents
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