Contraindications for Conscious Sedation Being Performed by Non-Anesthesiologists

 

Situations when an anesthesiologist should administer conscious sedation:

(1) ASA physical status 3, 4 or 5

(2) presence of current respiratory tract infection or unexplained fever

(3) history of complications with prior sedation

(4) history of prior failed sedation using recommended sedative doses

(5) craniofacial anomalies or injuries that could compromise the airways

(6) invasive procedure that is expected to cause pain

(7) failure to follow dietary precautions

 

Dietary precautions for pediatric patients:

Diet	Age	No Intake Point Prior to Procedure
solids and nonclear liquids	0 – 5 months	4 hours
	6 – 36 months	6 hours
	37 months or older	8 hours
clear liquids	all	2 hours