Provides safe procedural sedation to ASA 1 to 3 adult patients within the theatre complex
Key capabilities A to G
A
Conducts appropriate pre-assessment of patients with respect to sedation, understands patient related risk factors, and plans accordingly
B
Chooses safe, appropriate sedative drugs to deliver conscious sedation
C
Describes the particular dangers associated with the use of single or combinations of sedative drugs, particularly in the frail, elderly or critically ill patient and those requiring transfer
D
Monitors a sedated patient’s physiology appropriately
E
Ensures the provision of safe post-procedural care
F
Explains the different levels of sedation and appreciates the risks associated with these
G
Recognises and manages the complications of sedation
Examples of evidence
SLEs throughout stage of training across range of surgical specialties.
Suggested supervision level
2a - Supervisor in theatre suite, available to guide aspects of activity through monitoring at regular intervals
