Rev. ed. of: Conscious sedation/analgesia / Donna S. Watson. c1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. History of moderate sedation -- 2. Presedation assessment, monitoring parameters, and equipment -- 3. Pharmacology / Michael J. Kremer -- 4. Management of complications / Vallire Hooper -- 5. Patient discharge -- 6. Institution policy and guideline development : standard of care / Charlotte L. Guglielmi -- 7. Competence in patient management / Vallire Hooper -- 8. Pediatric sedation / Lisa Heard and Nancy Rayhorn -- 9. Geriatric sedation / Nancy M. Saufl -- 10. Sedation in the mechanically ventilated patient / Marcia Bixby and Kathy Picard -- 11. Risk management/legal issues -- App. A. ASA standards for basic anesthetic monitoring -- App. B. State boards of nursing positions on moderate sedation and administration of anesthetic agents -- App. 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 -- App. D. ASA practice guidelines for sedation and analgesia by non-anesthesiologists -- App. E. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' position statement : qualified providers of sedation and analgesia; considerations for policy guidelines for registered nurses engaged in the administration of sedation and analgesia -- App. F. AORN recommended practices for managing the patient receiving moderate sedation/analgesia -- App. G. Pediatric sedation standards 2002-2004.

"This easy-to-follow book is your complete clinical guide to caring for patients receiving conscious sedation/analgesia during a short-term therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical procedure. It covers everything you need to know - from practice guidelines for administering sedation, to pre-sedation requirements, intra-procedure monitoring and documentation, and discharge criteria."--BOOK JACKET.