Sedating the Pediatric Patient

Dr. David Rothman

This course will review the current practice and recommendations for pediatric minimal and moderate sedation beginning with a basis in anatomy, physiology and pharmacology and progressing through monitoring, drug selection and office protocols. Patient selection, family screening and the adjunct nonpharmacologic behavior management will be incorporated. Despite best practice, sedation and medical emergencies can and will happen.

This 15 hour course is structured to meet many states’ requirements for renewal of sedation permits. Please check with your state board for applicability. The course will be delivered in five 3 hour sessions.

The Course Includes:

Guidelines, Laws and Regulations
Choosing the Child for Sedation
Anatomic and Physiologic Differences of Child v. Adult
Non-Pharmacologic Behavior Management
Sedation of patients with Special Healthcare Needs
Pharmacology and Drug Interactions
Local Anesthesia as an Adjunct to Pediatric Sedations
Documents and Documentation
Monitors and Monitoring
Sedation Drug Choices/Pros and Cons
Post-treatment and Discharge Criteria
Emergency Preparedness, Protocols, Identification and Intervention