Sedation

Sedation is a medical process used to reduce the anxiety and pain of a patient during medical procedures. It is a common tool used to facilitate clinical treatments. Sedation can range from light relaxation to deep sleep. It usually involves the use of anesthesia or sedative drugs to achieve the desired level of comfort. The type of sedation used depends on the patient's age, medical conditions, and the procedure they are undergoing. Sedation can help reduce the risks associated with medical procedures, such as stress-related complications, and improve patient comfort, satisfaction, and recovery time.

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International Journal of Anesthesia

ISSN: Coming Soon
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Vipin Arora,  Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital                                     
International Journal of Anesthesia covers a wide selection of areas relevant to scientific and clinical content of anesthesiology field. IJAN aims to add real international flavor to anesthetic studies pertaining to all possible forms and to advance the understanding and application of novel techniques.