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After Sedation: Self-care and what to expect - 04/2020

After Sedation: Self-care and what to expect
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Abstract

This handout explains what to expect and guidelines to follow after receiving sedation for a procedure. It gives basic instructions to follow when taking opioid pain medicines.

Author
Patient Care Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2010
Revision Date
04/2020
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Medicine Teaching
Medicines
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Teaching
Sedatives
Languages
English
Record ID
3759