If
you have been scheduled for a procedure that may cause you some discomfort
or anxiety, the Radiologist may recommend that we administer sedation to
you during your procedure.This conscious sedation/sedation for the procedure will be administered to you by a specially trained radiology nurse. Its purpose is to relax you during your procedure and to reduce any discomfort that you may experience. You may or may not be drowsy. You will remain conscious and able to speak and follow instructions by the Radiologist throughout your procedure. You will not be "put to sleep." The most frequently used medication given for conscious sedation are Fentanyl and Midazolam. If you have allergies to either of these medications, please let your doctor know. The medications will be given to you in an IV line that will be started prior to you procedure.
The following are instructions to all patients whom may receive conscious sedation/sedation for procedures;
- DO NOT eat solid foods for six hours before your procedure.
- You may have clear water, black coffee or tea, or apple, cranberry,
grape juices, jello and broth, two hours before your procedure.
- You may take all of your routine medications with clear liquids up
to two hour before your procedure.
- If you have been requested to stop taking certain medications by your
doctor, do not take those.
- If you are a diabetic on insulin, you should consult with your doctor
regarding your insulin dosage for the morning of your
procedure.
- You must have a responsible adult driver escort you home from the hospital.
A Radiology nurse will be calling you reviewing these instructions and able to answer any questions you may have or you can call 802-847-3946 M-F 8:00-4:30pm. If one of us are not readily available you can leave a message and we will get back to you.