Conscious sedation is:
Sedation with ability to respond to command. Dexmedetomidine is nowerdays is considered best drug for concious sedation. Dexmedetomidine * Highly selective alpha - 2 adrenoreceptor agonist * Used mainly as IV adjunct during induction and /or maintenance of general anesthetics * Minimal respiratory and cardiovascular depression * Good sedation , good analgesic, sympatholytic effects * Selectivity for alpha1: alpha 2 receptors is 1: 1640 Uses of IV anesthetic agents:- 1. Induction of anesthetics 2. Maintenance of anesthetics 3. Sedation
CNS depression with unconsciousness
Sedation with inability to respond to command
Sedation with ability to respond to command
Any of the above
Pre Anesthetic Evaluation