AETHERION LIBRARY

The art
of sedation.

Procedural sedation in adults

Gustavo Fornazari, MD

A guide covering assessment, pharmacology, monitoring, rescue, and recovery in adult procedural sedation.

Digital editions available in eight languages. Check the store for pricing and availability.

Cover of The Art of Sedation: Procedural Sedation in Adults, by Gustavo Fornazari, MD
Digital edition · English

EDITORIAL APPROACH

Knowledge.
Context. Discernment.

Studying sedation involves connecting concepts and decision-making. This work organizes that process into five parts, covering fundamentals, pharmacology, and clinical scenarios.

Figures, tables, hypothetical cases, and questions with commentary offer various ways to engage with the content and revisit topics throughout your study.

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INSIDE THE WORK

A study
journey.

Topics presented in the editorial description and the table of contents of the Portuguese edition.

01

Assessment and context

The individual, the procedure, and the environment as a starting point for the study of sedation.

02

Pharmacology and clinical reasoning

An exploration of drugs and target-controlled infusion, linked to clinical decision-making.

03

Monitoring and rescue

Monitoring tools, recognition of complications, and responsiveness.

04

Recovery and continuity of care

Post-procedural care, with a focus on recovery and discharge criteria.

FOR THE READER

A resource for
deepening your study.

Designed primarily for physicians, anesthesiology residents, and advanced-level medical students. Other healthcare professionals involved in sedation-related care may also explore these topics within the scope of their own professional practice.

THE AUTHOR

Gustavo
Fornazari.

Anesthesiologist
CRM-SC 31.763 · RQE 28.031

Technical Director of Aetherion Anestesia and author of A arte de sedar: Sedação procedural em adultos. In this work, he bridges pharmacology and clinical reasoning through an organized, well-illustrated study approach.

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