Foreword to the third edition of the SASA paediatric guidelines for the safe use of procedural sedation and analgesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in children

摘要

Our aim with these guidelines is to provide a reference for safe sedation practice for all healthcare providers who are involved in paediatric sedation. Paediatric sedation outside of the operating theatre remains a controversial issue. There are safety concerns regarding the intravenous administration of drugs in children, especially when a combination of drugs is used. It is well known that when more drugs are administered, there is a higher possibility of adverse events.