CCT in Anaesthetics - Stage 2 Training
Published: 22/10/2024
Procedural sedation (PS)
2_PS_A: Utilises appropriate sedation techniques by a variety of routes of administration and multiple drug combinations, including target-controlled infusions
| 2_PS_A_1 | Identification of different levels of sedation (minimal/conscious/deep) |
| 2_PS_A_2 | Indications/management of deep sedation and the associated risks |
| 2_PS_A_3 | Pharmacology of drugs used for sedation, including those given as infusions and multiple drug boluses |
| 2_PS_A_4 | Describes the advantages and disadvantages of sedation techniques for specific subspecialty procedures eg ophthalmic, neuro and dental procedures |
| 2_PS_A_5 | Options for alternative routes of delivery of drugs used for conscious sedation including intra-nasal and rectal |
2_PS_B: Utilises sedation protocols and scoring systems
| 2_PS_B_1 | Sedation scoring systems used is adult, paediatric and special needs settings |
| 2_PS_B_2 |
Current standards and guidelines relating to equipment, staffing and monitoring (including limitations) required for delivery of safe procedural sedation
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| 2_PS_B_3 | Awareness of appropriate discharge criteria following procedural sedation |
2_PS_C: Explains the risks of delivering sedation outside the operating theatre and acts to mitigate these risks
| 2_PS_C_1 | Awareness of the unpredictable nature of sedation techniques in the extremes of life and strategies for safe delivery |
| 2_PS_C_2 | Indications/contraindications and risks of sedation for patients in the non-theatre environment |
2_PS_D: Recognises when the use of sedation is inappropriate and formulates an alternative safe plan
| 2_PS_D_1 | Knowledge of clinical and procedural specific factors which may prevent delivery of safe sedation |
| 2_PS_D_2 | Knowledge of alternative options when sedation cannot be delivered appropriately |