Procedural Sedation

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Category: CME
Sub-Category: ANES
Date: 5/27/2006
Time:11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Facility: Moscone Convention Center
Location: E-135
Description: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
List the agents available for procedural sedation
Discuss the JCAHO requirements for performing procedural sedation
Explain the indications and contraindications for the use of these agents

Procedural sedation is often necessary to evaluate and treat patients in the emergency. Practitioners who do procedural sedation must be knowledgeable about the indications, contraindications and side effects of these agents. They must also be aware of the requirements surrounding the use of these agents. This lecture will cover all these issues.
Speaker(s): Diane M. Birnbaumer M.D., FACEP 


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