What happens in a cardioversion/TEE?
After the physician sees you he will review your medications and rhythm and then instruct the nurse or person delivering anesthesia to administer a sedative agent. You will receive a sedative medication ordered by your physician from the anesthesia department. This medication will make you very drowsy and place you into a deep slumber. The physician will be present for this portion of the procedure, and the nurse will be monitoring your vital signs frequently. You will be questioned to determine that you are drowsy.
