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Moderate Sedation in Children

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.

Moderate sedation is medicine given during a procedure or treatment to help your child feel relaxed and calm. It may also be given to help decrease your child's movement during a procedure or treatment.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Return to the emergency department if:

Call your child's doctor if:

Care for your child:

Do the following for the first 24 hours after your child received sedation, or for as long as directed:

Follow up with your child's doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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