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Important News

Important News:

• The recent CMS release has raised many questions among the sedation community and our members. The Board of Directors has reviewed the document and written to CMS to request clarifications on several issues. The Board is interested in furthering the mission of the Society and are hopeful that we can become a resource for CMS in the future. The Society for Pediatric Sedation is a valuable voice for all interested in pediatric sedation.

  Our letter to CMS

• Use of Anesthetic agents in Neonates and Young Children:  FDA article on potential neurodegeneration
• Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update

Timely issues facing Pediatric Sedation:

• Response to Coté Editorial in the January issue of Pediatric Anesthesia
• Response from Dr. Coté
• Etomidate Versus Pentobarbital for Computed Tomography Sedations: Report From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium
• Incidence and Nature of Adverse Events During Pediatric Sedation/Anesthesia for Procedures Outside the Operating Room: Report From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium
• A Randomized Comparison of Nitrous Oxide Plus Hematoma Block Versus Ketamine Plus Midazolam for Emergency Department Forearm Fracture Reduction in Children
• Dexmedetomidine Effective for Procedural Sedation in Children With Pervasive Developmental Delay and Other Neurobehavior Disorders: Presented at AAP

Safety issues in Pediatric Sedation:

Considering starting your own pediatric sedation service?  Greg Hollman weighs in on some of the issues with his excellent analysis:

• Pediatric Sedation Issues Relevant to the Pediatrician