Delivers safe and effective procedural sedation independently
Key capabilities A to D
A
Delivers procedural sedation for all patients in all settings
B
Evaluates the suitability of sedation for a procedure for a given patient, and formulates an alternative strategy when necessary
C
Evaluates and manages the issues posed by provision of sedation in remote sites outside the hospital
D
Describes local and national guidelines regarding sedation practice outside the operating theatre
Examples of evidence
SLEs throughout stage of training in appropriate cases eg ophthalmic surgery, trauma, dentistry, endoscopy, intensive care, cardioversion.
Personal activities and reflections:
contribution to safe sedation training across hospital
involvement with writing local guidelines relating to sedation.
Suggested supervision level
4 - should be able to manage independently with no supervisor involvement (although should inform consultant supervisor as appropriate to local protocols).
