How does an IV sedation work?
I am currently on rotation of a Sedation Department (Dental) and I would like to add to these answers. Most people do not fall asleep, you generally stay awake while under IV sedation, and it most definatley does NOT stop you feeling pain. It’s Midazolam, it is not a General Anaesthetic, and it does not block out pain. The Midazolam is usually given so that the patient will feel more relaxed, and will feel more willing to recieve a Local Anaesthetic Injection. A person under Sedation needs a lot of reassuring. Signs of sedation include half-closed eye lids, and if you ask the patient to touch their nose with one finger, they may struggle to do so, and may find it amusing that they no longer remember whereabouts on their face their nose is situated! If you give a person sedation, then try to extract their tooth without a Local Anaesthetic, the sedated patient will definatley let you know about it! Most people do experience slight memory loss. The amount of Midazolam, or any other sedati
I had it when I had my cataracts done on my eyes and my husband had it when he got some teeth pulled. It’s a Valium drip (aka: Twilight sleep) and it works on the brain like amnesia. You are in and out of slumber and can hear what the doctor and others are saying, but really don’t care and feel no pain. They should bottle it! LOL The anesthesiologist will give you the right dose to your weight and monitor you. Depending on how long you are out and if you are an out patient you should be almost out of the effects of the sedation by the time they take you to the recovery room where they will monitor your heart rate and blood pressure for 15 – 20 minutes, give you coffee, tea and a muffin and then let your mate or friend drive you home. Although I didn’t feel at all like I would from a regular anesthetic my husband had to drive me home. I was able to make dinner when I got home and just felt fine. If you have any concerns please either phone your doctor or go see him and ask any questions
