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Do you get a sedative before surgery?
Sedatives are also given before the operation, usually in the last two hours before the anesthetic is given. It is important to tell your doctor if you already took a sedative before arriving at the hospital.
What is the purpose of the sedative that is injected prior to surgery?
Conscious sedation is a combination of medicines to help you relax (a sedative) and to block pain (an anesthetic) during a medical or dental procedure. You will probably stay awake, but may not be able to speak.
What drugs are used for sedation anesthesia?
The two most commonly used (and studied) are propofol and etomidate. Propofol is an alkyl phenol derivative compound prepared in a 10% lipid emulsion. Originally promoted as an anesthetic induction agent, propofol is also used as a short-acting sedative for bolus administration or continuous infusion.
Can you feel pain when sedated?
While you shouldn’t feel any pain, you might still feel sensations of pressure. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel any pain during the procedure. They may need to give you a higher dose. Local anesthesia usually wears off within an hour, but you may feel some lingering numbness for a few hours.
Are you awake during sedation?
The main levels of sedation are: Minimal – Minimal sedation will help you relax, but you will likely be awake. You’ll understand questions your doctor is asking and be able to answer as well as follow directions. This level of sedation is typically used when your doctor needs you to be involved in the procedure.
Which agent is used in sedative preparation?
Midazolam (Versed™) is the benzodiazepine most frequently used for procedural sedation. It is a short-acting, water-soluble agent which provides reliable anxiolysis, sedation and amnesia.
What should I do before sedation?
Patients having a procedure under sedation must follow the current fasting guidelines for general anaesthesia. You must not eat or drink for 6 hours before your procedure but you may have water up to 2 hours before. If you do eat or drink after these times your surgery will be cancelled.
When a person is sedated can they hear?
Nursing and other medical staff usually talk to sedated people and tell them what is happening as they may be able to hear even if they can’t respond. Some people had only vague memories whilst under sedation. They’d heard voices but couldn’t remember the conversations or the people involved.
What are the risks of sedation?
What are the risks for procedural sedation?
- Changes in heart rate and blood pressure (rare)
- Decreased rate of breathing.
- Headache.
- Inhalation of stomach contents into your lungs (rare)
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Unpleasant memory of the experience.