Moderate Sedation(Conscious Sedation; Monitored Anesthesia Care; MAC; Sedation, Conscious; Sedation, Moderate)
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Rebecca J. Stahl, MA DefinitionModerate sedation is used during surgery. It will put you in a comfortable, sleepy, and pain-free state. Moderate sedation is different from general anesthesia because it does not require breathing support. It will also be easy to arouse you, so you can respond to questions or commands during surgery. Reasons for ProcedureModerate sedation can be used for a range of procedures. If your overall health is poor, your doctor may recommend this type of sedation instead of general anesthesia. The potential benefits include:
Also, moderate sedation does not require you to be connected to a ventilator. Possible ComplicationsProblems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Factors that may increase the risk of problems include:
What to ExpectPrior to ProcedureYou will meet with an anesthesiologist who will evaluate you and ask about:
You may be instructed to:
Description of ProcedureThe anesthetic drugs and other medications will be delivered by an IV in your arm. The doctor may also use local anesthesia at the surgery site.
You will be carefully monitored during the surgery. Your medications may need to be adjusted to keep a certain level of sedation. The goal will be to make sure you are comfortable and pain-free. Your sedation may be increased so that you are fully asleep. If this is the case, a ventilator will be used to support your breathing. Immediately After ProcedureThe hospital staff will monitor your vital signs. How Much Will It Hurt?You will not have any pain during the surgery. Average Hospital StayThe length of your stay will depend on the reason you had surgery. You may be able to go home the same day as the procedure. However, you may need to stay a few nights. Post-procedure CareIf you are discharged on the same day as the surgery, do not drive or operate machinery. The medications can affect your mental and physical abilities. Call Your DoctorIt is important to monitor your recovery. Alert your doctor to any problems. If any of the following occur, call your doctor:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away. RESOURCES:American Association of Nurse Anesthetists http://www.aana.com American Society of Anesthesiologists http://www.asahq.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society http://www.cas.ca Health Canada https://www. canada.ca References:Bayman E, Dexter F, Laur JJ, Wachtel RE. National incidence of use of monitored anesthesia care.
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