"Conscious Sedation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway. (From: American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines)
| Descriptor ID |
D016292
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E03.250
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| Concept/Terms |
Conscious Sedation- Conscious Sedation
- Sedation, Moderate
- Moderate Sedation
- Sedation, Conscious
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Conscious Sedation" by people in Profiles.
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Continuous deep sedation versus minimal sedation after cardiac arrest and resuscitation (SED-CARE): A protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2025 May; 69(5):e70022.
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Implementation of a multiphase, multi-institutional QI initiative to optimise sedation practices in cardiac ICU patients. Cardiol Young. 2025 May; 35(5):900-902.
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Minimal Sedation Use for Laceration Repair in the Pediatric Emergency Department. J Emerg Med. 2025 Aug; 75:1-13.
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Sedation Intensity in Patients with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the Intensive Care Unit: A TRACK-TBI Cohort Study. Neurocrit Care. 2025 Apr; 42(2):551-561.
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Ketamine and Moderate Sedation for Outpatient Endoscopy in Adults. Mil Med. 2024 Jan 23; 189(1-2):313-320.
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Limitations to Generalizing Emergency Department Procedural Rate Estimates Nationwide. Ann Emerg Med. 2023 12; 82(6):768-770.
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Analgesia, Sedation, and Anesthesia for Neonates With Cardiac Disease. Pediatrics. 2022 11 01; 150(Suppl 2).
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Utilization of neonatal sedation and anesthesia: an SPR survey. Pediatr Radiol. 2022 12; 52(13):2630-2635.
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"Simple" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Conscious Sedation: Safety and Effectiveness in Real-World Practice. Tex Heart Inst J. 2021 Sep 01; 48(4).
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Dexmedetomidine or Propofol for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Adults with Sepsis. N Engl J Med. 2021 04 15; 384(15):1424-1436.