Terminal sedation is a form of palliative care for patients in extreme pain near death. The patient is given heavy doses of sedatives and pain medication, and the medical team and family make decisions on their behalf. There are concerns about potential misuse and patient rights. Terminal sedation is a form of palliative care offered […]
Pediatric sedation options include laughing gas, oral sedation, and sedation under general anesthesia. These methods are used to calm children during medical procedures, with an anesthesiologist monitoring vital signs. Sometimes a small child needs to be sedated, especially during lengthy or frightening medical procedures. For this reason, certain types of pediatric sedation or pediatric procedural […]
