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Conscious Sedation for Nurses

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Course Description:

This course is designed to provide non-anesthesia registered nurses with comprehensive training in the administration and monitoring of moderate (conscious) sedation. Participants will learn the essential skills required for safe and effective sedation practices across various clinical settings, such as the emergency department, outpatient surgery centers, and special procedures units. The course covers patient assessment, medication administration, airway management, and the recognition and management of sedation-related complications. Nurses will gain knowledge of the legal, ethical, and safety considerations involved in providing moderate sedation.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define moderate sedation and differentiate it from deep sedation and anesthesia.
  2. Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of nurses administering moderate sedation.
  3. Identify and perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including ASA classification and airway evaluation.
  4. Explain the pharmacology of commonly used sedative and analgesic medications and their effects.
  5. Demonstrate the safe administration of sedative medications while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
  6. Recognize and manage complications associated with sedation, such as respiratory depression and airway obstruction.
  7. Apply evidence-based protocols for the safe discharge and follow-up care of sedated patients.
  8. Utilize effective communication strategies to educate patients and families about the sedation process.
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What Will You Learn?

  • The fundamentals of moderate sedation and how it differs from deep sedation and anesthesia.
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities when administering moderate sedation.
  • How to conduct pre-procedure patient assessments, including airway evaluation and ASA classification.
  • The pharmacology of sedative and analgesic medications commonly used in sedation.
  • Safe administration of sedative medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
  • How to recognize and manage complications, such as respiratory depression and airway obstruction.
  • Evidence-based protocols for post-sedation care, including discharge criteria.
  • Effective communication strategies for educating patients and families about sedation procedures.

Course Content

Introduction to Moderate Sedation

Pre-Sedation Patient Assessment

Administration of Moderate Sedation

Airway Management in Sedated Patients

Recognizing and Managing Complications

Post-Sedation Care and Recovery

Case Studies and Practical Applications

Review and Assessment

Conscious Sedation Final Exam

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6 years ago
This is a really great course for all levels in financial analysis. Wither you're beginner or expert, you'll find new things to learn here. Starting from Excel to Accounting to financial statements analysis and concluding with PowerPoint to present your work. Above all that, I'm really getting real world experience and not just text book materials.
6 years ago
This course is highly recommended. I was able to improve my excel skills, financial analysis and accounting reporting skills after reviewing a few times and practising some of the tasks and examples provided.