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Douglas Carlson, MD, FAAP, "Sedation", Caring for the Hospitalized Child: A Handbook of Inpatient Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine, Jeffrey C. Gershel, MD, FAAP, Daniel A. Rauch, MD, FAAP, SFHM
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The goal of pediatric sedation is to allow diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to be performed as safely, comfortably, and efficiently as possible. Consider each situation on an individual basis to determine the appropriate level of sedation needed and to address the individual patient’s needs regarding control of pain, anxiety, memory, and motion during the procedure.
The level of drug-induced sedation is divided into 4 different states.
The patient can respond normally to verbal commands. Although cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, ventilatory and cardiovascular functions are maintained.
The patient can respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied...
