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    • Pediatric medicine
    • Anesthesiology
    • Sedation management

    Background:

    • Pediatric procedural sedation (PPS), previously conscious sedation, is vital for non-operating room procedures.
    • Historically dominated by specialists like intensivists and anesthesiologists, PPS is now evolving.
    • The rise of pediatric hospital medicine has led to dedicated PPS teams in many children's hospitals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the role of PPS as an alternative to general anesthesia for healthy pediatric patients.
    • To address common inquiries concerning medications, risks, and patient eligibility for PPS.
    • To highlight the benefits of dedicated PPS teams in multidisciplinary pediatric care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current practices and literature on pediatric procedural sedation.
    • Discussion of the composition and benefits of dedicated PPS teams.
    • Analysis of PPS as a safe and effective option for various pediatric procedures.

    Main Results:

    • Dedicated PPS teams improve procedural care, quality measures, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
    • Increased availability of PPS outside the OR facilitates timely interventions in surgery and oncology.
    • PPS offers a viable alternative to anesthesia for many otherwise healthy children.

    Conclusions:

    • Dedicated PPS teams are well-equipped to manage sedation needs in children.
    • Wider access to PPS supports various pediatric subspecialties, enhancing patient care.
    • This article serves as a guide to understanding PPS, its medications, risks, and candidacy.