TERN’s Top Papers: April 2021
…the TCI pump (BD Carefusion). Depth of sedation was recorded using Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale (OAA/S) with a target sedation level of
…the TCI pump (BD Carefusion). Depth of sedation was recorded using Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale (OAA/S) with a target sedation level of
…protocols therefore treatment recommendations are mainly consensus driven. You should practice as per your Departmental Policy for sedation of agitated patients. The Sedation Assessment
…LOS: Propofol shortest sedation duration (median 51mins) and LOS (median 67mins) Ketamine/fentanyl longest sedation duration (177mins) and LOS (132mins) Bottom Line ED procedural sedation
Author: Rob Hirst, Michelle Tipping, Andy Neill, Dave McCreary / Codes: PC4, SLO5, TP10 / Published: 05/09/2022 Clinical Question How often does laryngospasm
…haloperidol decrease recovery agitation after adult ketamine sedation? Title of Paper: Premedication With Midazolam or Haloperidol to Prevent Recovery Agitation in Adults Undergoing Procedural
…also need the three lead ECG leads on to pace properly! Sedation: Pacing can cause some chest discomfort, so some sort of sedation might
…and sedation is very narrow with benzodiazepines! Ketamine – Strayer raves about it in this scenario. Becky uses this if she has IV access
…A, Gunja N. Chemical agents for the sedation of agitated patients in the ED: a systematic review. Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Dec; 34(12):
…if there is a potential cause. Read on to find out that there is more to IBS than abdominal pain.” Learning Session Safe Sedation
…are often needed to maintain blood pressure and cardiac output. Choice of inotropic support is beyond the remit of this module, but depends upon
…Simulation: Your resus department will have paediatric mannikins. RCEMResources: procedural sedation emergency medicine ketamine sedation in children a primer on procedural sedation Lateral Canthotomy
…or anti-seizure medication (e.g. phenytoin) is not required but any seizures should be aggressively treated[23]. Short-acting sedating agents are preferred (e.g. propofol) as neurological