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sedation Definition

se·da·tion (si dā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or process of reducing excitement, nervousness, or irritation, esp. by means of sedatives
  2. 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.