Frequently Asked Questions

Sedation

Date Posted: 12/1/2001

Question Sedation type 2. - Intravenous sedation

Answer For people who require a greater degree of sedation, or if the procedure is of a nature that requires the patient to be sedated, intravenous sedation may be suitable. With this technique a sedative is injected into a vein in the arm by a qualified sedationist or anaesthetist. What are the advantages of Intravenous sedation? The advantages are - > Patients usually remember nothing of the procedure, and > It is suitable for a wide range of people and procedures.

More questions in this category:

What are the different types of sedation available?
Sedation type 1. - Inhalation sedation
Sedation type 2. - Intravenous sedation
Sedation type 3. - General Anaesthetic