Table of Contents

History of Moderate Sedation
Presedation Assessment, Monitoring Parameters and Equipment
Pharmacology
Management of Complications
Patient Discharge
Institution Policy and Guideline Development: Standard of Care
Competence in Patient Management
Pediatric Sedation
Geriatric Sedation
Sedation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
Risk Management/Legal Issues

Appendixes

A. ASA Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring
B. State Boards of Nursing positions on Moderate Sedation and Administration of Anesthetic Agents
C. Position Statement on the Role of the RN in the Management of Patients Receiving IV Moderate Sedation for Short-Term Therapeutic, Diagnostic, or Surgical Procedures
D. ASA Practice Guidelines for Sedation and Analgesia by Non-Anesthesiologists
E. American Association of Nurse Anesthetist's Position Statement: Qualified Providers of Sedation and Analgesia; Considerations for Policy Guidelines for Registered Nurses Engaged in the Administration of Sedation and Analgesia
F. AORN Recommended Practices for Managing the Patient Receiving Moderate Sedation/Analgesia
G. Pediatric Sedation Standards 2002-2004