Optimization of conscious sedation in plastic surgery

• Published in: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 104; no. 5; p. 1338
• Main Authors: Marcus, J R, Tyrone, J W, Few, J W, Fine, N A, Mustoe, T A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.1999
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; Analgesics, Opioid; Conscious Sedation - methods; Fentanyl; Humans; Hypertension - etiology; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Lipectomy; Mammaplasty; Midazolam; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting; Rhytidoplasty; Surgery, Plastic

The administration of conscious sedation by the plastic surgeon must be safe, efficient, and consistent. In the proper setting, with trained staff and appropriate backup, conscious sedation can allow optimal patient satisfaction with expedient recovery in addition to cost containment. The highly eff...