sedation Definition
se·da·tion (si dā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act or process of reducing excitement, nervousness, or irritation, esp. by means of sedatives
- the state so induced
Etymology: L sedatio, a calming < sedare: see sedate
sedation Usage Examples
Converse of object
- administer: Administer sedation to make the patient comfortable without compromising patient safety.
- cause: The general rule is, not too much to cause sedation nor too little to prevent the pain breaking through.
- require: Such patients may require sedation to ease their distress.
- produce: Enkephalins have an analgesic effect and are thought to produce sedation, to affect mood and to stimulate motivation.
- include: Side effects are uncommon, but include sedation and vomiting.
- receive: This is a Day Case procedure but you will receive sedation and will require someone to drive you to and from the hospital.
Adjective modifier
- intravenous: For patients who are anxious, intravenous sedation is also offered.
- conscious: We promote where possible the use of conscious sedation.
- mild: An intestinal biopsy should be obtained, usually under mild sedation.
- excessive: With antidepressants, the only aspect of behavioral toxicity to have been formally investigated is excessive sedation in the short-term.
- heavy: David: Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation.
- deep: In each case he put the creature under deep sedation.
Modifies a noun
- technique: Over 95 % of children are treated using conscious sedation techniques.
- service: The course will equip clinicians to provide sedation services in keeping with current best practice and in line with contemporary UK guidelines.
Noun used with modifier
- propofol: Propofol sedation has allowed control of spasms and rigidity without the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs.
- inhalation: Inhalation sedation can be used for children of any age.
Preposition: in
- patient: This is done under mild sedation in a patient who has been starved for 6 hours ( so that the stomach is empty ).
- child: There is insufficient scientific evidence in the United Kingdom to support the routine use of intravenous sedation in children for dentistry.
Preposition: of
child: First, the SHO had no experience in the sedation of children.
Preposition: for
patient: Oral Surgery We offer all types of minor oral surgery with sedation for the nervous patient.
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