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sedation

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sedation
1. a state of calm or reduced nervous activity
2. the administration of a sedative

sedation [si′dā·shən]
(medicine)
A state of lessened activity.


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He was given a continuous infusion of propofol for sedation and to control intracranial pressure.
He ultimately agreed to local excision with single-stage reconstruction under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation.
The kits include a sedation protocol for the use of benzodiazepines; assessment guidelines; and recommendations for management of severe behavioural disturbance and medical problems of psychostimulant toxicity.
 
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