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    This updated guideline offers best practices for registered nurses (RNs) administering moderate sedation/analgesia. It ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures, aligning with nursing scope of practice.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Patient Safety
    • Sedation Management

    Background:

    • Moderate sedation/analgesia is frequently used to manage patient anxiety and discomfort during medical procedures.
    • Various healthcare providers administer moderate sedation/analgesia across diverse clinical settings.
    • Existing guidelines require updates to reflect current nursing scope of practice and ensure optimal patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide updated guidance on the administration of moderate sedation/analgesia by registered nurses (RNs).
    • To ensure that RNs administer moderate sedation/analgesia within their defined scope of practice.
    • To promote safe patient care throughout the perioperative continuum.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and update the AORN "Guideline for care of the patient receiving moderate sedation/analgesia."
    Keywords:
    medication administrationmoderate sedation/analgesiapreoperative assessmentscope of nursing practice

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  • Focus on key elements including patient selection, assessment, staffing, monitoring, medication administration, and discharge criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • The updated guideline offers comprehensive recommendations for RNs administering moderate sedation/analgesia.
    • It emphasizes patient selection, thorough assessment, appropriate staffing, and vigilant monitoring.
    • Clear criteria for postoperative discharge are provided to ensure patient well-being.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to the updated AORN guideline promotes safe and effective moderate sedation/analgesia administration by RNs.
    • The guideline supports RNs in practicing within their professional scope, enhancing patient care quality.
    • Perioperative nurses are encouraged to utilize the guideline for policy development and procedural updates.