Drs. Samuel Umaru, John Lindmark, Amy Lindmark, Diane Begany, and Sabrina Logan
This course allows students to learn in a pediatric inpatient setting the basic principles and practice of pediatric procedural sedation. Students will be able to assess, evaluate and participate in the monitoring of sedation. Emphasis is placed on the review of relevant pharmacologic principles and techniques of sedative drugs and pain management.
Objectives
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive pre-sedation evaluation that includes a focused history and physical exam.
- Explain indications and contraindications for each sedative drug classification.
- Acquire and review pertinent medical records, select appropriate sedative and/or analgesia and develop a plan to manage pain.
- Accurately calculate dosage and predict the effect the medication will have on patient.
- Demonstrate the ability to properly use equipment designed to monitor sedated child.