Sedation shared decision-making in ambulatory venous access device placement: Effects on patient choice, satisfaction and recovery time
In conclusion, patient sedation preference for venous access device placement is variable, signifying there is a role for shared decision-making as it empowers the patient to select the option most aligned with his or her goals. The procedure is well-tolerated, associated with high satisfaction, and the impact on departmental flow is notable because patients choosing no or minimal sedation results in a decreased post-procedure recovery time burden.
Source: Vascular Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Chittle, M. D., Oklu, R., Pino, R. M., He, P., Sheridan, R. M., Martino, J., Hirsch, J. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research