Sep 9, 2024 · Sedation is the process of making the patient more relaxed. Depending on the sedation level, it can induce sleep or relaxation, causing patients to be in a less stimulated …

Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure. Examples of drugs which can be used …

Mar 22, 2025 · Procedural sedation, previously misidentified as conscious sedation, encompasses techniques, medications, and maneuvers that help patients tolerate unpleasant or painful …

Sep 15, 2018 · Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during certain medical procedures. Doctors use medications and sometimes local anesthesia to induce …

Sedation is a sleep-like state where patients are generally unaware of surroundings but may still respond to external stimuli. General anesthesia is a form of a temporary medically induced …

Jul 21, 2025 · Learn about conscious sedation, when it is used, and how it is different than general anesthesia.

This leaflet explains what sedation is, how it works and when you may need it. It also explains the benefits and risks of using sedation and what it might feel like.