Conscious Sedation (CS) is a technique that is designed to relax you during selected medical and dental procedures. In Intravenous CS, the use of a sedative drug or drugs, administered via a needle that is placed in an accessible vein for the duration of the procedure. This technique produces an altered state of consciousness under which treatment is carried out. During the surgery you will be drowsy, calm and vaguely aware of your surroundings, but you will have no pain or anxiety. Should the surgeon need to communicate verbal instructions to you, you will be able to hear them and respond. After the procedure you may have limited or no recollection of the events while you have been sedated.

1. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
2. Please take any regular medication as normal with a small amount of water.
3. Asthma sufferers are requested to bring their inhalers to the appointment, and insulin-dependant diabetics must bring their blood glucose monitoring devices.
4. Smoking and alcohol intake should be avoided for 24 hours before your appointment. Use of recreational drugs is not permitted for 48 hours prior to treatment.
5. Ensure that you have emptied your bladder before surgery.
6. Please wear loose fitting clothing so that we can gain access to the forearm and elbow area for cannulation and electronic monitoring. Avoid heavy make up, nail varnish and jewellery. Wear flat shoes as you may be slightly unsteady afterwards.