Because deep sedation and anesthesia carry a high level of risk, their administration is carefully planned. A sedation or anesthesia plan is developed to meet individual served needs identified through pre-sedation or preanesthesia assessment. The individual s sedation or anesthesia care needs are communicated among care providers. Standard TX.6.2 Sedation and anesthesia options and risks are discussed with the individual served and family , as appropriate, prior to administration. Intent of TX.6.2 Individual s comfort with the sedation or anesthesia process depends on their understanding of their options and risks.
Education is part of the full explanation of sedation or anesthesia options and risks.
Each individual s physiological status is monitored during sedation or anesthesia administration. Intent of TX.6.3 Physiological monitoring is often the only reliable source of assessment information for individuals served who have lost consciousness or undergo sedation or anesthesia . The individual s physiological status is measured and assessed throughout sedation or anesthesia to ensure appropriate physiological support. Monitoring methods depend on the individual served s preprocedure status, sedation or anesthesia choice, and the complexity of the procedure. The individual s postprocedure status is assessed on admission to and before discharge from the post-sedation or postanesthesia recovery area.