Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department

Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Do not delay procedural sedation in adults or pediatrics in the ED based on fasting time. Preprocedural fasting for any duration has not demonstrated a reduction in the risk of emesis or aspiration when administering procedural sedation and analgesia. (B)
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Overview

Title

Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department

Authoring Organization

American College of Emergency Physicians