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|Term=conscious sedation | |Term=conscious sedation | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=conscious sedation - {{Pronunciation}} (KON-shus see-TAG-avoid) A level of sedation where a person sleeps but wakes up when spoken to or touched. Conscious sedation is caused by specific medications and is used to relieve anxiety during certain medical or surgical procedures. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 04:36, 11 January 2023
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| Term | Conscious sedation |
| Short definition | conscious sedation - (pronounced) (KON-shus see-TAG-avoid) A level of sedation where a person sleeps but wakes up when spoken to or touched. Conscious sedation is caused by specific medications and is used to relieve anxiety during certain medical or surgical procedures. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
conscious sedation - (pronounced) (KON-shus see-TAG-avoid) A level of sedation where a person sleeps but wakes up when spoken to or touched. Conscious sedation is caused by specific medications and is used to relieve anxiety during certain medical or surgical procedures. At the same time, pain-relieving medication can be administered. Also known as moderate sedation
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conscious sedation
- Wikipedia's article - Conscious sedation
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