The Pediatric Procedural Sedation Handbook

The Pediatric Procedural Sedation Handbook is a concise yet comprehensive guide designed to support the safe and effective practice of pediatric procedural sedation. Authored by a multidisciplinary team and members of the Society of Pediatric Sedation, it provides evidence-based guidance for clinicians managing sedation for children undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the operating room. The text balances foundational knowledge with practical considerations, emphasizing team-based, patient-centered care.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of sedation fundamentals, procedural sedation techniques, and special patient considerations.
• Practical guidance for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Appendices with quick-reference medication dosing and delivery route suggestions.
• Emphasis on multidisciplinary, team-based care including physicians, nurses, dentists, and child life specialists.
• Guidance grounded in current best practices promoted by the Society of Pediatric Sedation.
• Serves as both a practical handbook and a starting point for further in-depth study.