SEDATION

Sedation

Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure. Drugs which can be used for sedation include propofol, etomidate, ketamine, fentanyl, and midazolam.

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sedation

Noun

  1. The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.
    The patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation.


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