Which of the following is NOT an example of procedural sedation performed at MHS?

• A. Pre-op Meds
• B. Cardiac Catheterization
• C. Foreign Body Removal
• D. Complex Laceration Repair

Answer: (A)

Procedural sedation is the practice of giving sedative and analgesic medications specifically to enable a defined medical procedure to be performed while keeping the patient safe and responsive enough to breathe on their own. The sedation is delivered for the purpose of that particular procedure and is managed during the procedure itself, often by a dedicated sedation team, to ensure the patient remains comfortable and the work can be completed efficiently.

Cardiac catheterization, foreign body removal, and complex laceration repair are all examples where the procedure is performed with this targeted sedation approach. The patient is sedated to tolerate the procedure, minimize distress, and permit the physician to work effectively, with monitoring and support throughout.

Pre-op meds, however, are medications given before anesthesia to prepare the patient for surgery—such as anxiolytics, antiemetics, or analgesics used around the time of induction. They are part of the perioperative plan, not the act of sedating to perform a specific procedure during its execution. They do not constitute procedural sedation for a defined intervention, which is why they are not an example of procedural sedation performed at MHS.