Pediatric Sedation in a Community Hospital Setting : Acknowledging a Need for Change and Moving Forward Through a Multidisciplinary Approach

Abstract

Sedation is a continuum of care. Pediatric patients bring unique considerations for diagnostic testing and imaging in the community, a low volume high risk population. Creating a process whereby providers develop expertise and education in the care of pediatric patients and families ensures cooperation for accurate test results and less repeat of procedures related to inadequate sedation or sedation failure.