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Conscious sedation is the safe and effective administration of drugs that relieve anxiety and reduce pain. The aim of conscious sedation is to make the patient as comfortable as possible, whilst monitoring the patient continuously.
Certain procedures (medical and dental) can be performed safely and efficiently under conscious sedation outside the theatre environment (i.e. In the dentist or medical practitioner's rooms). Sedation presents a cost-effective alternative to general anaesthetic (in certain procedures) and can be done at appropriately equipped dentists' or doctors' facilities. Sedation is an ideal alternative for the patient who dreads a traumatic theatre experience.
Not only is anxiety minimized, but patients are also back on their feet sooner, without the long recovery period of a general anaesthetic. The side effects experienced with conscious sedation are much less than with a general anaesthetic - very few patients experience any side effects at all.
Costs of conscious sedation are significantly lower if compared to the traditional theatre-based general anaesthetic option. Patients and medical aids, when choosing conscious sedation as an option realize considerable savings. The versatility, and safety of sedation, coupled with the many benefits to the patient, make Conscious Sedation the perfect choice for many medical and dental procedures.