Conscious Sedation - ț̢
An alternative to general anesthesia in patients for whom general anesthesia is refused or considered inadvisable. It involves the administering of an antianxiety drug (minor tranquilizer) and an analgesic or local anesthetic. This renders the patient free of anxiety and pain while allowing the patient to remain in verbal contact with the physician or dentist.
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Consciousness - ț̢
Sense of awareness of self and of the environment.
Synonyms : Consciousnesses
Consciousness Disorders - ț̢
Organic mental disorders in which there is impairment of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment and to respond to environmental stimuli. Dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres or brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION may result in this condition.
Synonyms : Altered Level of Consciousness, Consciousness, Level Depressed, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Consciousness Disorder