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What things should I monitor when administering moderate sedation?


April 8th, 2022

VS: HR, BP, RR, SpO2, ETCO2 and how sedated the patient is we do vitals every 3 mins until back at base line. Also, suction set up, oxygen of course, Ambu bag and crash cart outside of the room and a working IV ;)

September 13th, 2024

pt needs to be on monitor & check VS q10 min paying close attn; to respirations & O2 sats. Abort procedure if pt becomes obtunded ,protect airway, provide O2 support & administer reversal agents as needed.

May 12th, 2022

Blood pressure
Oxygen saturation level
Pulse rate