Procedural sedation in the pediatric population brings additional factors beyond sedation of an adult patient. This module addresses levels of sedation and the pediatric-focused considerations associated. It covers the common medications and monitoring needed to keep the patient safe. The module includes several clinical scenarios for students to apply their knowledge in a practical way.

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Describe basic concepts of sedation and analgesia

2. Identify common medication types used in procedural analgesia and sedation

3. Describe special considerations of procedural analgesia and sedation

4. Describe appropriate procedural sedation and analgesia for specific circumstances