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Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on: December 6, 2016

Procedural sedation in the emergency centre.

M Stander¹, L A Wallis,

¹University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, W cape, South Africa. melaniestander@sun.ac.za

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde

|March 9, 2011

Summary

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This guideline provides a standard for safe procedural sedation in South African emergency centres. It aims to improve patient care by establishing clear protocols for clinical staff administering sedation.

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Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on: December 6, 2016

Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

Procedural sedation is a core competency in emergency medicine globally.
South Africa currently lacks clear guidelines for procedural sedation in emergency settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a standard for the safe and effective use of procedural sedation by clinical staff in South African emergency centres.

Main Methods:

A task group from the Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa (EMSSA) analyzed international literature and guidelines.
A draft guideline was developed and revised through expert panel consensus.

Main Results:

A simple and clear practice guideline for emergency procedural sedation has been created.

Conclusions:

The guideline will enhance the delivery of emergency procedural sedation in South Africa.
Implementation of this guideline is expected to improve patient care in emergency centres.