What is Conscious Sedation?
Conscious Sedation is the safe and effective administration of drugs that relieve anxiety and reduce pain. The aim of Conscious Sedation is to make the patient as comfortable as possible, whilst monitoring the patient continuously, so that the procedure can be completed in a completely safe environment. Certain procedures (medical and dental) can be performed safely and efficiently under Conscious Sedation outside of the theatre environment (i.e. in the dentist or medical practitioners rooms). Sedation presents a cost-effective alternative to general anaesthetic (in selected procedures) and can be done in appropriately equipped dentists’ or doctors’ facilities. Sedation is an ideal alternative for the patient who dreads a traumatic experience and also allows for a shorter recovery with minimal side effects compared to general anaesthesia in hospital. Costs of conscious sedation are also significantly lower if compared to the traditional theatre based general anaesthetic option and is often a preferred option for Medical Funders. The versatility and safety of sedation coupled with the many benefits to the patient makes Conscious Sedation the perfect choice for many medical and dental procedures. |
The doctors:-Dr Chris Cawood
-Dr Mark Hosking
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