Table 3 Procedural sedation facilities and practice in EDs
From: Emergency department procedural sedation practice in Cape Town, South Africa
Number (percentage) of unit managers responding “yes” | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Public (n = 5) | Private (n = 8) | Total (n = 13) | |
Is there a separate area for PS? | 3 (60%) (2 use resuscitation area, 1 specific area) | 8 (100%) (6 use resuscitation area, 2 specific area) | 11 (84.6%) |
Is there adequate resuscitation equipment available at the bedside? | 1 (20%) | 8 (100%) | 9 (69.2%) |
Does the unit have a fixed (written) protocol for PS? | 0 | 2 (25%) | 2 (15.4%) |
Is PS performed on pediatric patients (<13 years old)? | 3 (60%) | 7 (87.5%) | 10 (76.9%) |
Is there 1:1 doctor/nurse monitoring until the patient awakes in all cases? | 0 | 7 (87.5%) | 7 (53.9%) |
Are you aware of other drug regimens used internationally for PS which may be superior to your practice? | 3 (60%) | 2 (25%) | 5 (38.5%) |
Do you consider current practice of PS in your unit to be optimal? | 2 (40%) | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (38.5%) |