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Humana Press Sedation and Analgesia for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures 1st Editon 2010 Softbound by Shobha Malviya
Physicians, nurses, and safety experts comprehensively review sedation and analgesia to provide a completely new reference guide to safe sedation practices consistent with existing guidelines. Starting with an integrated review of the basic physiology and neurobiology of the sedated state, the authors proceed through clinical guidelines and practices, and conclude with an examination of quality-outcome measures and processes. They also review current mandates for safe sedation practices and address the key clinical issues of pharmacology, monitoring, and recovery. Special tables and figures throughout the book summarize protocols, regulatory requirements, recommended dosages, monitoring requirements, and quality assurance tools. 1 Opioids, Sedation, and Sleep: Different States, Similar Traits, and the Searchfor Common Mechanisms.- 2Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Sedation.- 3 Practice Guidelines for Adult Sedation and Analgesia.- 4 Procedure and Site-Specific Considerations for Pediatric Sedation.- 5 Adult Sedation by Site and Procedure.- 6 Pharmacology of Sedative Agents.- 7Opioids in the Management of Acute Pediatric Pain.- 8 Patient Monitoring During Sedation.- 9 Assessment of Sedation Depth.- 10 Nursing Perspectives on the Care of Sedated Patients.- 11 Recovery and Transport of Sedated Patients.- 12 Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement in Sedation Analgesia.