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1/ Let’s review pediatric sedation with Dr. Amy Alayari (PGY3)!
Classify the following level of sedation: someone is in a controlled state of depressed consciousness during which airway is maintained. Patient can respond to questions and light touch (e.g. “open your eyes”)
Classify the following level of sedation: someone is in a controlled state of depressed consciousness during which airway is maintained. Patient can respond to questions and light touch (e.g. “open your eyes”)
2/ Think of sedation as a continuum, understand that a patient can go from mild to general anesthesia within seconds! Review the slide here for the answer to the question above 
3/ Always be prepared before giving sedation! That includes giving informed consent and making sure you have all materials in the SOAP-ME mnemonic ready
I have a grievance regarding my mom's care during her bout w/#sepsis. #dementia
At the end of October 2019, my husband & I awoke to find mom's breathing labored, & her mumbling to let her sleep. We let her rest. A fever spiked within the hour, & suddenly she became deathly ill.
At the end of October 2019, my husband & I awoke to find mom's breathing labored, & her mumbling to let her sleep. We let her rest. A fever spiked within the hour, & suddenly she became deathly ill.
She was twitching, sweating profusely, in full rigors, & unable to sit up/speak well. She looked TERRIFIED. I thought she had a stroke. Turns out, it was a high fever from an infected gallbladder. She landed in the #ICU. ALL her vitals were jumping around. It was horrible.
My name is Dawn Anderson, & today I should be celebrating my 54th brithday.
I was a grandmother, mother, aunt, & dear friend.
I was also a #ChronicPain patient.
I used #opioid medication to maintain a decent #QualityOfLife.
I was forcibly tapered from my pain meds in 2016.
I was a grandmother, mother, aunt, & dear friend.
I was also a #ChronicPain patient.
I used #opioid medication to maintain a decent #QualityOfLife.
I was forcibly tapered from my pain meds in 2016.
I found other patients who were suffering because of the #WarOnDrugs, & I cried out for help.
I shared my story with journalists.
I wrote my PCP a letter.
I attended a #DPPRally with my daughter @AmandaLatronica. I'm so proud of her. She's a #warrior!
painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2019/3…
I shared my story with journalists.
I wrote my PCP a letter.
I attended a #DPPRally with my daughter @AmandaLatronica. I'm so proud of her. She's a #warrior!
painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2019/3…
In March 2019, my kidneys failed me, & I ended up at the hospital.
I was strapped to a hospital bed & injected with thorazine because I was confused.
The pain was horrific & STILL-no one listened. #PainStigma
I decided to let go on March 11, 2019.
I refused dialysis, & died.
I was strapped to a hospital bed & injected with thorazine because I was confused.
The pain was horrific & STILL-no one listened. #PainStigma
I decided to let go on March 11, 2019.
I refused dialysis, & died.
