This course is a generic overview of the principles of moderate sedation (formerly referred to as conscious sedation). The course includes a discussion of several moderate sedation agents, as well as moderate sedation reversal agents. Joint Commission documentation standards are also identified.
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Author
Healthworks is a private healthcare professional practice organization offering a variety of cardiovascular and imaging solutions, including clinical education, expert staffing and consulting services in the areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology, electrophysiology and specialty nursing. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Douglassville, PA.
Denise Moore, MS, RT(R) As a radiographer with over 35 years experience, most of Denise Moore’s professional life has focused on radiologic science education. Currently, she is professor in radiology and serves as the director of the Online Continuing Education Program for Sinclair Community College (Dayton, Ohio). Her teaching experience includes patient care, sectional anatomy, positioning, pathology, and principles of exposure. In addition, Ms. Moore is actively involved at the state and national professional levels. She is past-president and chair of the board of trustees for the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists and has served, in multiple capacities, as a member of its board of trustees since 1979. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and has been appointed to many national- and state-level committees. In addition, she has presented at numerous conferences at the local, state and national levels.
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Resources
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Watson D. Conscious Sedation/Analgesia. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby-Year Book Inc.; 1998.
Wheeler A. Sedation, analgesia, and paralysis in the intensive care unit. Chest. 1993; 104:566-575.
Yaney L. Intravenous conscious sedation: physiologic, pharmacologic, and legal implications for nurses. Journal of Intravenous Nursing. February 1998; 21:9-19.
Healthworks is a private healthcare professional practice organization offering a variety of cardiovascular and imaging solutions, including clinical education, expert staffing and consulting services in the areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology, electrophysiology and specialty nursing. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Douglassville, PA.
As a radiographer with over 35 years experience, most of Denise Moore’s professional life has focused on radiologic science education. Currently, she is professor in radiology and serves as the director of the Online Continuing Education Program for Sinclair Community College (Dayton, Ohio). Her teaching experience includes patient care, sectional anatomy, positioning, pathology, and principles of exposure. In addition, Ms. Moore is actively involved at the state and national professional levels. She is past-president and chair of the board of trustees for the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists and has served, in multiple capacities, as a member of its board of trustees since 1979. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and has been appointed to many national- and state-level committees. In addition, she has presented at numerous conferences at the local, state and national levels.