Conscious sedation of pediatric oncology patients for painful procedures: Development and implementation of a clinical practice protocol |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Brown University/Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence (all authors);2. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr. Weston);3. University of California, San Francisco (Dr. Huang);4. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (Parker).;1. Einstein Healthcare Network, Department of Urology, Philadelphia, PA;2. Fox Chase Cancer Center, Division of Urologic Oncology, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Abstract: | Pain during treatment procedures is often identified as the most distressing aspect of the entire cancer experience for a child with cancer. The use of conscious sedation may reduce this procedure-related pain and distress. A clinical practice protocol is necessary to maximize the efficacy and safety of conscious sedation use. In this article, the processes of developing and implementing a conscious sedation protocol for pediatric oncology patients undergoing painful procedures are presented. The protocol itself is included. A review of the literature on conscious sedation is presented, and implications for pediatric oncology nursing practice are discussed. |
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