Our full-time pediatric sedation service, led by pediatric intensivists, provides sedation for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures lasting a few minutes to several hours. Our team consists of highly skilled pediatric sedation nurses and child life specialists that deliver care to over 1,000 children per year.
We assess the level of sedation needed and develop a plan of care for each child on an individualized basis. Our goal is to minimize the pain and emotional stress of treatment for the child while also supporting their family. We are dedicated to promoting safe, high-quality pediatric procedural care and take pride in our ability to accommodate scheduling requests with a minimal waiting period.
Procedures that may require sedation
We provide pediatric sedation for medical procedures that can be painful or anxiety-producing. Pediatric Procedural Sedation is commonly used for elective pediatric procedures for both inpatients and outpatients:
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EEG
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Bronchoscopies
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Endoscopy (EGD, Colonoscopy)
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VCUG
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Aspirations/Biopsies
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Lumbar Punctures
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Bone Scans
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Liver/Kidney Biopsies
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Skin Biopsies
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Botulism Toxin
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Injections
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PICC Line Placements
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Dressing Changes
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Hearing Evaluations (Auditory Brainstem Response)
Our providers
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