Sedation for Ortho Trauma (and other) Procedures
Two major requirements:
- Location (skilled nurses plus monitoring)
- Staff
Location options:
1.
ED (Ideal
location. Must be in Trauma or Critical Care areas. ASAP after injury)
2.
Monitored bed
outside ED (ICU, Progressive Care)
a.
Trauma Division
Charge Nurse can facilitate 859-562-6811
b.
Consider impact
on bed availability
3.
PACU (call
Anesthesia Attending 3-5631 for clearance; Notify PACU Charge RN.)
4.
OR (post as a B
Emergency)
Staff options (requires attending):
1.
EM (only if in ED
and preferably before admitted)
2.
Trauma (attending
pager 330-0211; call room 859-323-2555)
3.
Anesthesia
Published 12/26/18 (S Priest/A Bernard); Reviewed 11/7/23 (C Reynolds, A Bernard)
