| The Department of Education, Training, and Research of Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Qassim holds the 4th Conscious Sedation Course on March 27-28, 2018 at PSCCQ Conference Room. This was attended by 41 participating guests from the various hospitals in Qassim Region. The program kicked off with a broad discussion on the General View of Moderate Sedation given by Dr. Mutasim Hammad. It was learned that moderate sedation refers to a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposely to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. Care guides for moderate sedation and everything about this matter were also thoroughly explained. Dr. Musaab Tom additionally discussed relevant topics on Pre-sedation Evaluation including Patient Selection, History and Physical Examination, Airway Assessment, ASA Physical Status Classification and Contraindications. A pre-sedation assessment is very important to identify high-risk patient populations and anticipate and reduce adverse sedation events. This was indeed a great discussion knowing that it inculcated many essential facts about pre-sedation. Furthermore, Dr. Amin Shani conducted another lecture about Pre-procedural Preparation that includes Fasting Time, Patients at Risk for Pulmonary Aspiration, Pre-Medication, and Equipment and Medication Checklist. He completely discussed the components and guidelines of pre-procedural preparation, as well as all its essential details.
Subsequently, the sequence of activity continued with another lecture from Dr. Mutasim Hammad. He talked much about what should be done during the procedure inclusive of Monitoring Pulse Oximetry and Monitoring Capnography. Pulse Oximetry is now available as part of the bedside monitoring system in most critical care units. Capnography is commonly used in the operating room and is popular in some critical care units. Monitoring the respiratory is an essential tool in the management of the critically-ill an anesthetized patient. As the activity resumed, a clear explanation on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Conscious Sedation Medications was shared by Dr. Musaab Tom. He emphasized that everyone needs to be familiar with this in order to help alleviate the condition of the patient. Dr. Mohamed Shoman expanded the lectures by discussing Monitoring NIBP, ECG, and Temperature Sedation Level. This refers to vital signs monitoring which is used in laboratories and hospitals or clinics, where monitoring systems are needed. This provides fast and reliable results for both adults and newborn patients. A comprehensive discussion of two different topics was successively discussed by Dr. Khaledah Bekdash. A lecture on Management of Common Complications and Post-Procedural Care which includes Monitoring, Documentation, and Discharge Criteria was well-presented.
On the second day, a demonstration workshop was jointly facilitated by Dr. Mutasim Hammad, and Dr. Musaab Tom, This was to practically engage the participants in the actual demonstration of the lectures being imparted.
The day ended with a Post-course Evaluation Examination. This was a way of determining how far they have grasped the thoughts and contents of the lectures. Dr. Mutasim Ahmad Hammad, Consultant of Cardiac Anesthesia and Head of Cardiac Anesthesia and the over-all Course Director was satisfactorily happy with the successful result of the event. He was looking forward to another similar activity in the years to come. |