Sedation

Occasionally, children must undergo procedures that require them to remain perfectly still. Because this is very difficult for them, Backus Children’s Hospital offers sedation services administered by board certified intensivists and specially trained nurses. Before any sedation procedure, we meet with the child and his or her parents to answer any questions they may have. Children should not eat or drink anything for six hours before sedation. A short-lasting, fast-acting sedation is delivered through an IV. Once the child is asleep, we are able to complete the necessary medical procedure. Throughout the process, the child is monitored closely. When the procedure is over, the child recovers rapidly and can usually resume normal daily activities within an hour.

Sedation services are available Monday through Friday for radiology procedures, hematology/oncology procedures, Botox injections, and other invasive procedures.

To schedule a radiology procedure with sedation, call (912) 350-2766. If you have questions about the procedure, contact Shelly Tucker, R.N., at (912) 350-4546.

To schedule a hematology/oncology procedure, Botox injection, or other invasive procedure with sedation, contact Susan Jozefczyk, R.N., at (912) 350-7460.