emDocs - May 11, 2016 - Authors: Vetter N and Sturm J
Edited by: Robertson J and Koyfman A
- Error #1: Delaying deep sedation until fasting times are met
- Error #2: Believing PSA carries less risk than endotracheal intubation
- Error #3: Minimizing risk of airway and breathing complications while using ketamine
- Error #4: Not having full intubation setup nearby
- Error #5: Responding to hypoventilation or apnea with early and/or aggressive use of the bag-valve mask (BVM)
- Error #6: If the oxygen saturation is ok, then the patient is breathing ok
- Error #7: Withholding ketamine sedation on adults
- Error #8: Adding an opioid with ketamine for sedation
- Error #9: Using the same dosing strategy for propofol sedations as with fentanyl/midazolam
- Error #10: Using the same PSA dosing strategy for the elderly