Knowledge, Practices, and Awareness Regarding Out-of-operating Room Sedation Among Non-anaesthesia Health...

The efficacy and safety of sedation administered by non-anaesthesia healthcare professionals should be evaluated within the framework of evidence-based protocols, and approaches should be adopted to ensure patient safety at the highest level. We aimed, with a scientific approach, to evaluate non-operating-room anaesthesia applications performed by non-anaesthesia health professionals in terms of patient safety, quality, and consistency, and to identify areas of deficiency.

After obtaining ethical approval, a questionnaire was prepared to evaluate practitioners' awareness of the anaesthesia and sedation processes administered to patients during procedures performed in their clinics. An electronic questionnaire (Google Form) was used to collect data.

This study revealed that non-operating-room sedation applications are widely practiced across various specialties in our country, but levels of knowledge and skill regarding these applications are not standardized. Extending in-service training, developing practical skills in managing complications, and using objective criteria for patient follow-up after sedation are of great importance for patient safety and clinical efficacy.

Standardization of sedation practices can be achieved through multidisciplinary cooperation and the adoption of protocols based on current guidelines. In this context, it is recommended that structured training programs and clinical guidelines be established for non-anaesthesia healthcare professionals.