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- Danielle Fullwood and Suzanne Sargent.
- Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital, London. danielle.fullwood@kch.nhs.uk
- Nurs Stand. 2010 Jun 2;24(39):48-56; quiz 58.
AbstractSedatives may be administered to patients in the hospital setting to provide comfort and reduce anxiety and pain. A variety of sedative agents can be used depending on the circumstances and the type of sedation required. This article provides an overview of the different levels of sedation, the most common pharmacological agents, used and the potential side effects and complications. The importance of patient assessment is emphasised.
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