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Sedation in the emergency department.

Alan J Smally¹, Thomas Anthony Nowicki

¹University of Connecticut Division of Emergency Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT 06102, USA. asmally@harthosp.org

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

|July 11, 2007

Summary

Procedural sedation in the emergency department is increasingly common for various procedures. While complications can occur, clinically significant adverse events are rare, highlighting the overall safety and advantage of this practice.

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Anesthesiology
Pharmacology

Background:

Moderate to deep sedation is increasingly utilized in emergency departments due to hospital crowding, anesthesia availability, and enhanced residency training.
Sedation is commonly employed for a range of procedures, with orthopedic interventions being the most frequent.
The growing trend reflects a shift towards managing more complex procedures within the emergency setting.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent literature on the utilization and safety of sedation in emergency departments.
To analyze current practices, medications, monitoring techniques, and complication rates associated with emergency department procedural sedation.
To assess the benefits and challenges of sedation in the emergency medicine context.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies published within the last year concerning emergency department sedation.
Analysis of reported medications, monitoring strategies, and patient outcomes.
Comparison of complication rates between prospective and retrospective studies.

Main Results:

Commonly used medications include propofol, etomidate, midazolam, fentanyl, ketamine, and nitrous oxide.
Standard monitoring includes cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, and capnography, though evidence for their necessity is often limited.
Complication rates appear higher in prospective studies, suggesting potential underreporting in retrospective series, yet significant complications remain uncommon.

Conclusions:

Emergency department procedural sedation is an advantageous practice.
Continued collaboration between anesthesiology and emergency medicine, guided by evidence-based medicine, is crucial for enhancing patient safety.
Further research and standardized protocols can optimize sedation practices in emergency settings.