Open AccessPediatric Deep Sedation for Ophthalmology Procedures in an Outpatient Setting, Risk Evaluation
Author(s) -
Murray Evans,
Tonya Thompson,
Christine Hsu,
Beverly J. Spray,
LaurenR Edwards,
A. Paula Grigorian,
Abdallah Dalabih
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_134_21
Subject(s) - sedation , medicine , optometry , medical emergency , emergency medicine , anesthesia
Pediatric deep sedation (PDS) performed by a dedicated pediatric sedation service has been found to be safe, convenient, and efficient for minor procedures. Major complications such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation, and death are rare. However, minor complications such as desaturation, apnea, suctioning, or laryngospasm can occur infrequently. To date, little data exist evaluating PDS use for minor ophthalmology procedures.