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CONSCIOUS SEDATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
DEF

... a very light form of anaesthesia where the patient does not even lose consciousness.

OBS

It is used for procedures such as gastroscopies. Sedative drugs are used in very low doses so that the patient is rendered free of any anxiety and discomfort, but can communicate verbally throughout the procedure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
DEF

Sédation qui permet au patient de tolérer les procédures douloureuses tout en demeurant conscient et en restant capable de répondre aux stimuli verbaux et physiques.

Spanish

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