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Going, Going ... Gone! Pitfalls of Procedural Sedation in Complex Patients

Learning objectives:

After participating in this session, participants will be able to:
  1. Identify and Review anesthetic options for intravenous sedation (pharmacology, safety profile, cost).
  2. Identify and Explain the features of a complex patient for intravenous sedation (AW, comorbidities, IV access, anxiety, social habits).
  3. Describe the management of common complications that arise during administration of intravenous sedation (paradoxic agitation, lost IV, bronchospasm, obstruction, desaturation, inadequate depth of sedation, aspiration, decision to convert to GA).
1.PBLD Evaluation
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The objectives were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/or knowledge
The problem or case discussed was thought-provoking and relevant to my learning needs
Most of this PBLD involved active participation and allowed participants to come to their own conclusions
This topic should be repeated
2.This PBLD encouraged me to consider changes in my current practice
3.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
4.FACILITATOR: Dr Natalie Clavel
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organized and managed the discussion well 
communicated instructions clearly and effectively 
was knowledgeable about this topic 
allowed the group to explore the problem 
was helpful in guiding the group in coming to useful conclusions 
provided me with specific and helpful feedback 
kept the session running on time 
5.The PBLD and the facilitator were balanced and free from commercial bias
6.Topic suggestions for future PBLDs
7.Other Comments
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