2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 1

Published: 04/02/2021

Procedural Sedation

Stage learning outcome

  • Provides safe procedural sedation to ASA 1 to 3 adult patients within the theatre complex

 

Key capabilities A to G

A

Conducts appropriate pre-assessment of patients with respect to sedation, understands patient related risk factors, and plans accordingly

B

Chooses safe, appropriate sedative drugs to deliver conscious sedation

C

Describes the particular dangers associated with the use of single or combinations of sedative drugs, particularly in the frail, elderly or critically ill patient and those requiring transfer

D

Monitors a sedated patient’s physiology appropriately

E

Ensures the provision of safe post-procedural care

F Explains the different levels of sedation and appreciates the risks associated with these
G Recognises and manages the complications of sedation

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across range of surgical specialties.

Suggested supervision level

  • 2a - Supervisor in theatre suite, available to guide aspects of activity through monitoring at regular intervals

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Regional Anaesthesia
  • Resuscitation and Transfer
  • Intensive Care