Required Actions Prior to Procedure - continued

• Reliable IV access

  • Establishing reliable IV access is required in most cases of moderate and deep sedation
  • Exceptions:
    • Use of Chloral hydrate for moderate sedation in children
    • Use of intramuscular (IM) administration of Ketamine for deep sedation in children.

• Appropriate monitoring (& documentation)

• Appropriate “monitor” (see slide 24)

• Appropriate resuscitation equipment

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