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Conscious sedation, produced by the administration of certain medications, is an altered level of consciousness that still allows a patient to respond to physical stimulation and verbal commands, and to maintain an unassisted airway. The patient is in a state of relaxation and absolute pain relief. The patient does not remember the procedure. The patient is very calm, he does not feel any fear, his movements are very slow, he is very relaxed. After the procedure is over, the patient can go home after some time, but he is not allowed to drive, make critical decisions, or engage in tasks which require a high level of concentration or fine motor skills.

Indications for sedation

• great fear
• discomfort
• claustrophobia
• strong vomitting reflex
• long procedures