Comfort care
Treatment with sedation
Sedated procedures combine anxiety-reducing sedation, pain relief and recovery monitoring. NUA's anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist reviews history, medication and breathing to choose the approach.
AT A GLANCE
Before you consider treatment.
- Sedation & analgesia
- Feeling sleepy or relaxed is different from pain relief. Local anesthesia or other pain control may also be needed.
- Depth & monitoring
- Sedation depth affects responsiveness and breathing. Assessment is needed during treatment and after waking.
- Snoring & sleep apnea
- Tell us about heavy snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep or a sleep apnea diagnosis. These can affect medicine choice and monitoring.
INDICATION
We begin with these concerns.
- Worry about treatment pain
- Sedation and pain-control consultation
OUR APPROACH
What NUA assesses first.
We do not apply the same treatment to every face. We review your condition and expectations, and the doctor decides the final plan.
- 01Medical history and medications
- 02Previous anesthesia experience
- 03Breathing and sleep-related conditions
- 04Treatment type and expected length
Videos with explanations from our doctor will be added when ready.
PRINCIPLE
How do we approach it?
Sedation and analgesia manage anxiety and pain. Effects on responsiveness and breathing vary with sedation depth, so the approach is chosen with monitoring.
BEFORE TREATMENT
What to check first.
Tell us about sleep apnea, respiratory disease, prior adverse anesthesia reactions and medications.
Reduced breathing, nausea and drowsiness may occur. Get individual instructions for fasting, medicines and an escort home.
Individual contraindications and suitability are assessed during consultation.
AFTERCARE
From treatment to everyday life.
- Pain
- Sedation and pain control are planned separately. Local pain management may also be needed for the procedure.
- Recovery
- Recovery is assessed after treatment. Avoid driving and important decisions, and follow instructions for going home and resuming activities.
- Effects & duration
- This supports the treatment process, rather than maintaining a cosmetic effect. Observation and recovery time vary by person.
What to watch for day to day
- Follow clinic instructions for fasting and medicines. Do not stop or add regular medicines yourself.
- Arrange an escort home in advance. Follow restrictions on driving and important decisions even after recovery.
Questions before your consultation.
01Are sedation and general anesthesia the same?
The method and depth differ. Ask what level of sedation is planned and who will monitor you.
02Should I stop medication on my own?
Do not stop medication yourself. Report all prescriptions and supplements and follow medical guidance.
03Does sedation mean I will feel no pain at all?
Sedation and pain control are planned separately. Depending on the procedure, local anesthesia or analgesia is used while monitoring your response.
04Should I mention heavy snoring?
Yes. Even without a sleep apnea diagnosis, reporting heavy snoring or abnormal breathing during sleep helps assessment.
05Can I follow fasting advice found online?
Follow the clinic's individual instructions for your treatment and health. Food, drinks and medicines must be checked together.
06Can I drive home alone as soon as I wake up?
Being awake does not mean recovery is complete. Confirm discharge criteria and arrange an escort and transport in advance.
07What health information should I share in advance?
Tell us about sleep apnea, respiratory disease, prior adverse anesthesia reactions and medications. Reduced breathing, nausea and drowsiness may occur. Get individual instructions for fasting, medicines and an escort home.
08How do we discuss pain management?
Sedation and pain control are planned separately. Local pain management may also be needed for the procedure.
References
These sources explain general principles and recovery. Korean indications and the instructions for the actual product or device are reviewed in consultation.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) · Sedation, analgesia and sedation depth
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) · Sleep apnea and anesthesia
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