Sedation

Sedation is a medical process that reduces a person's awareness and responsiveness, often to help them feel more relaxed or comfortable during procedures. It involves administering medications that calm the nervous system, allowing patients to undergo treatments or surgeries with less anxiety and pain. Sedation can range from minimal, where patients are awake but relaxed, to deep, where they are largely unresponsive. Healthcare providers carefully monitor patients to ensure their safety and comfort throughout the sedation process. It’s commonly used in dentistry, minor surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.