If you’ve ever had a medical test done at a hospital under something called “conscious sedation,” be aware this has the potential to be a highly risky procedure.<\/p>\n
These days the use of conscious sedation is on the increase in outpatient centers, clinics and hospitals. This isn’t to say that the increasing rate is necessarily a bad thing, but you should be aware that there are serious risks associated with conscious sedation.<\/p>\n
Many times this procedure is performed without any anesthesia personnel present during the administration of the drugs, during the actual test or while the patient is recovering. Anesthesia personnel include an anesthesiologist or a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); people who assess and\/or give sedation drugs. For the most part, the reason for not using anesthesia personnel is strictly a cost saving measure. It is not for patient safety.<\/p>\n
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