The VA National Center for Patient Safety has developed a free, downloadable pre-procedure evaluation template for procedures that require moderate sedation. The template identifies key features of ...

Sedation is one of the most imperative skills for healthcare providers to acquire to ensure patient safety. It has revolutionized how healthcare providers deliver care, offering a balance of comfort ...

CMS began looking to separate moderate sedation services from procedure codes in all specialties back in 2014, including gastrointestinal endoscopy, according to an AGA report. The three major GI ...

• Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) done under moderate sedation (MS) may have lower rate of complications especially pneumothorax as compared to what is quoted in literature when procedure ...

In states where abortion is currently legal, OB-GYN clinics affiliated with hospitals and health systems are an important access point for individuals seeking abortion care. However, hospital policies ...

Generalized anesthesia is superior to conscious sedation, offering better functional outcomes in stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular therapy (EVT), results of a ...

One of the largest reproductive health care providers in Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood, is now routinely offering IUD patients the option of being sedated during their appointments. Intrauterine ...

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