There are many advantages to using local anesthesia with IV sedation during minimally invasive spinal procedures. Agnes P. Green, MD, a board certified anesthesiologist at The Bonati Spine Institute ...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Silverman, CEO and co-founder of Strategic Dentistry, as he discusses all things IV sedation! This includes what it is, who should have it, which patients ...

Patients undergoing IV sedation who test positive for cannabis may have vital signs and anesthetic requirements similar to those who don't have the drug in their systems, according to a small study ...

June 7, 2006 (Seattle) -- A mixture of inhaled oxygen and nitrous oxide ( Entonox) was superior to traditional intravenous sedation for colonoscopy patients, according to research presented at the ...

One of the biggest fears for kids is the dentist office - full of unfamiliar sights, sounds and sometimes discomfort. Find out how IV sedation is now being used locally for children with extreme fears ...

Caroline Shaw had no idea she would feel an overwhelming urge to use the bathroom in the middle of her facelift. “My face was ...

There have been a number of guidelines published for the sedation of mechanically ventilated patients (see Reference and Suggested Reading). The most important goal in the sedation of these patients ...

A new study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics indicates nitrous oxide gas provides a comparable analgesia to IV sedation for patients undergoing colonoscopy. The study examined 623 ...

Orlando’s Planned Parenthood clinic is now offering pain-relieving medication for those seeking an intrauterine device, or IUD, contraception placement. The clinic is offering IV sedation to encourage ...