noun
definition
The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.
example
The patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation.
Examples of sedation in a Sentence
The only alternatives were sedation or strapping her down.
This treatment is very safe, and the injections can be given in a doctor's office without the use of sedation or anesthesia.
Barbiturates are capable of producing all levels of CNS mood alteration, from excitation to mild sedation, hypnosis and deep coma.
Sedation due to the drug may be increased by the concomitant use of other central nervous system depressants.
At all times be gentle and consider using sedation such as low dose diazepam and/or morphine to help you.
With the exception of adult patients receiving nitrous oxide / oxygen inhalation sedation, an escort is mandatory for conscious sedation.
The practice offers fixed orthodontics and conscious IV sedation in addition to the normal range of primary care treatments.
I am trained in I.V. sedation and relative analgesia, and have developed an interest in fixed orthodontics.
The general rule is, not too much to cause sedation nor too little to prevent the pain breaking through.
Such patients may require sedation to ease their distress.
Enkephalins have an analgesic effect and are thought to produce sedation, to affect mood and to stimulate motivation.
Side effects are uncommon, but include sedation and vomiting.
This is a Day Case procedure but you will receive sedation and will require someone to drive you to and from the hospital.
For patients who are anxious, intravenous sedation is also offered.
We promote where possible the use of conscious sedation.
An intestinal biopsy should be obtained, usually under mild sedation.
With antidepressants, the only aspect of behavioral toxicity to have been formally investigated is excessive sedation in the short-term.
In each case he put the creature under deep sedation.
Propofol sedation has allowed control of spasms and rigidity without the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs.
Administer sedation to make the patient comfortable without compromising patient safety.
Over 95% of children are treated using conscious sedation techniques.
The course will equip clinicians to provide sedation services in keeping with current best practice and in line with contemporary UK guidelines.
This is done under mild sedation in a patient who has been starved for 6 hours (so that the stomach is empty).
There is insufficient scientific evidence in the United Kingdom to support the routine use of intravenous sedation in children for dentistry.
First, the SHO had no experience in the sedation of children.
Oral Surgery We offer all types of minor oral surgery with sedation for the nervous patient.
For a patient of this age and comorbidity with obtunded swallowing reflex the use of combined sedation with oropharyngeal LA was probably contraindicated.
Sleep dentistry falls into two major categories, dental sleep medicine and sedation.
If you are petrified to see a dentist or oral surgeon, a sedation dentist is more suitable.
Passionflower, or Passiflora incarnate, is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs for sedation.
However, they can cause sedation, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
The short-term side effects can include sedation, dysphoria, weight gain, movement abnormalities, depression, and poor school performance.
Side effects include drowsiness and sedation, as well as weakness, decreased muscle tone, confusion, fatigue, nausea, and dizziness.
The most common side effect is sedation, and other side effects include low blood pressure, dry mouth, dizziness, and hallucinations.
No special aftercare is required following MRI scans, unless sedation or general anesthesia was used during the scan.
Light sedation or relaxants may be administered, or an MRI scanner with a more open design may be used.
If ABR or ASSR testing is done under sedation, then the child may not eat for several hours prior to administration of the drugs.
Audiometric testing, except when sedation is involved, requires no special aftercare.
If the ABR is used under sedation then the side effects of sedatives must be considered.
Or sedation may be used if children cannot remain still.
No special aftercare is required following CT scans, unless sedation or general anesthesia was used during the scan.
Some children may have reactions to anesthesia or sedation, including headaches, shivering, or vomiting.
Sedation is a common effect, and clumsiness, lightheadedness, and slurred speech are other possible side effects of benzodiazepines.
Many patients require heavy sedation while they are on ECMO to lessen the amount of oxygen needed by the muscles.
These compounds, in addition to relieving coughs, also relieve pain, cause sedation, and are addictive.
Anesthesia and sedation eliminate any discomfort during the procedure.
Sleep sedation, dental laser and restorative dentistry are available.
Restoration in a single visit, sedation dentistry and dental crowns are available.
In San Francisco, some dental offices use an oral sedation.
Many patients who fear pain and physical trauma are also phobic when it comes to needles, which discounts the value of sedation dentistry.