The Safe Sedation Podcast

This episode explores the emerging role of Remimazolam in modern sedation practice. As new sedation options become available, healthcare professionals need to understand not only how they work, but where they may fit into everyday clinical practice.In this episode, Josh is joined by Andreia Trigo, Dr Martin Lees and Dr Craig Cook to discuss Remimazolam and how it compares with more familiar sedation drugs such as Midazolam and Propofol. The panel explores its clinical applications, potential benefits and limitations, use alongside opioids, and the practical considerations involved in introducing it into sedation services.Listen in as the panel shares clinical experience, discusses the challenges of implementation, and considers what Remimazolam could mean for the future of safe and effective procedural sedation.

This is the first episode or our third series, dedicated to leading safe sedation. Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed an increase in the number of cardiology procedures performed under sedation. But we also know how challenging it is for professionals to implement safe sedation policies in their departments. In this episode, RN Andreia Trigo and Dr Martin Lees talk about creating change in sedation practice in the cardiology department. We encourage you to stay tuned until the end to discover practical strategies, real-world challenges, and transformative insights that can revolutionise your approach to sedation management. About SedateUK SedateUK was founded in 2014, to help healthcare professionals non-anaesthetists develop the right knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Learn more about SedateUK at ⁠www.sedate-uk.com⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.

Over the years we’ve seen more dental procedures being performed under sedation. It helps patients manage pain and anxiety. However, it is a controversial topic due to questions being raised over its safety in dentistry. We’ll explore some of these challenges today and talk about how to implement safe sedation in dentistry. In this episode, RN Andreia Trigo, Dr Craig Cook and Dr Martin Lees talk about creating change in sedation practice in the dentistry department. This episode is sponsored by Medtronic Microstream Monitoring. Get more information about this monitor and the micro stream filter line here: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-gb/clinical-solutions/sedation-outside-operating-room.html#  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr93cLnxLqYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDeKepeyFg About SedateUK SedateUK was founded in 2014, to help healthcare professionals non-anaesthetists develop the right knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Learn more about SedateUK at www.sedate-uk.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed an increase in the number of radiology procedures performed under sedation. But we have also seen an increase in the amount of comorbidities patients are presenting with for these procedures. Non-anaeshetist sedationists are faced with a need to develop sedation related skills to keep these patients safe, but also to implement safe sedation policies in their departments. In this episode, RN Andreia Trigo and Dr Martin Lees talk about creating change in sedation practice in the radiology department. This episode is sponsored by Medtronic Microstream Monitoring. Get more information about this monitor and the micro stream filter line here: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-gb/clinical-solutions/sedation-outside-operating-room.html#  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr93cLnxLqYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDeKepeyFg About SedateUK SedateUK was founded in 2014, to help healthcare professionals non-anaesthetists develop the right knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Learn more about SedateUK at www.sedate-uk.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has introduced the sedation guidelines in 2013, highlighting areas that needed focus, setting fundamental standards of practice and guides for action. However the uptake of these guidelines has been slow. In February 2021, a new guideline was published, reinforcing certain aspects of the previous guideline and issuing new perspectives in other areas. In this episode, Andreia Trigo, Martin Lees and Craig Cook talk about implementing safe sedation standards, how to translate guidelines and recommendations to real world practice. This episode is sponsored by Medtronic Microstream Monitoring. Get more information about this monitor and the micro stream filter line here: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-gb/clinical-solutions/sedation-outside-operating-room.html#  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr93cLnxLqYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDeKepeyFg About SedateUK SedateUK was founded in 2014, to help healthcare professionals non-anaesthetists develop the right knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Learn more about SedateUK at www.sedate-uk.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.