Sedation dentistry helps manage dental anxiety, but it's not magic; It’s a medical tool with real options, from nitrous oxide to IV sedation.

Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during certain medical procedures. Doctors use medications and sometimes local anesthesia to induce relaxation. Conscious sedation is now ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Procedural sedation and analgesia involve the use of one or more sedative and analgesic agents to relieve pain and anxiety and to ...

Janine E. Curcio and Dr. Robert Lowe provide a seven-point scale based on speech and responsiveness to decide whether or not to use sedation for an agitated patient. Managing an agitated or aggressive ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

The pain has been described as agonizing, searing and excruciating. Having a highly effective contraceptive called an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted can cause significant discomfort for some ...

Bone marrow biopsies are performed to check for cancer and other diseases that impact your blood. A bone marrow biopsy is performed by inserting a large needle into your bone, usually your hip bone, ...