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Conscious SedationAll egg recoveries at the GCRM are carried out under "conscious sedation". This is provided by consultant anaesthetists. Sedation provides relaxation and minimizes any discomfort and generally has fewer side effects than general anaesthesia. There is less nausea and patients recover more quickly. During light sedation patients feel relaxed, and may be awake. They can understand and answer questions and will be able to follow instructions. When sedation becomes deeper they feel drowsy and may even sleep through much of the procedure, but will be easily awakened when spoken to or touched. They may or may not remember being in the procedure room. The Anaesthetists are there to look after them, assessing vital signs and controlling the level of sedation. Patients are fully monitored during sedation and afterwards, and oxygen is administered. This is very important for safety. The monitors measure heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure and the oxygen levels in the blood and the GCRM has the same drugs and equipment for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as any hospital. If attending in the morning for a procedure under sedation you should have nothing to eat from midnight beforehand, but if you wish you may have a glass of water before 6am. After the procedure you will be monitored until the effects of the sedative agents wear off and typically you will be fully awake within fifteen minutes. Any after-effects of the medication must be minimal or gone before you will be discharged from the GCRM to go home. You must not drive yourself and arrangements must be made for a responsible adult to accompany you home. You should also have someone stay with you for the rest of the day and if possible overnight as well. Finally, if you have any questions about your sedation please feel free to ask the consultant anaesthetist on the morning of the procedure. For more information see Frequently Asked Questions. |