A cystoscopy helps doctors see inside the bladder and urethra to diagnose problems. You might need a cystoscopy if you have symptoms like blood in your urine or painful urination. Most cystoscopies ...

Sedation dentistry uses medication to manage dental anxiety, ranging from minimal (nitrous oxide) to moderate (oral/IV sedation). It’s distinct from general anesthesia; most forms are “conscious ...

When a patient undergoes conscious sedation, they are given pain and relaxation medications via an intravenous (IV) line in the arm. Unlike general anesthesia, the patient remains awake throughout the ...

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A high proportion of time spent in medication-induced deep sedation in the ICU was associated with an increased risk of loss of independent living in an observational study. About a third of that ...

Department of Urology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ...

Cystoscopy is a test that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract. This area includes the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the ...

Administering intranasal midazolam at doses of 0.4 and 0.5 mg/kg was found to be optimal for sedation in children undergoing laceration repair, resulting in no serious adverse events. Researchers ...

In a trial, Xpert® Bladder Cancer Monitor, a non-invasive urinary biomarker test, appeared suitable for guiding cystoscopy during monitoring of patients with NMIBC. Alternating between cystoscopy and ...

Background: critically ill patients require life-support technologies such as mechanical ventilation (breathing machines) and can experience pain, anxiety, and sleep deprivation related to their ...

Dr. Kevin Zorn, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Urologist, discusses BPH and the Cystoscopy procedure. National Guard member shot near White House: reports Epstein files: Massie accuses Patel of "troubling ...