The patient is typically awake but groggy and can follow instructions as needed.
What Does Monitored Anesthesia Feel Like?
The level of sedation provided with this key in of anesthesia ranges from light sedation to deep sedation.
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The patient may feel silly and a little sleepy, or under heavier doses may be mostly asleep.
Awareness is generally reduced under moderate sedation, but patients might remember some aspects of the procedure.
They can respond to commands.
The vital signs are closely monitored to ensure stability throughout the procedure.
Typically, electrodes are placed on the chest to monitor the patient’s heart rate andEKGthroughout the procedure.
Patients having conscious sedation often have fewer side effects than those who havegeneral anesthesia.
There are potentially serious side effects of monitored anesthesia care, but these are rare.
Different drugs are used to provide different levels of sedation, depending on the procedure being performed.
If you have any questions about monitored anesthesia care, ask your healthcare provider before any procedures.
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