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IV Sedation

Dr. Wirig is experienced in IV Sedation, meeting or exceeding all Idaho state requirements on training and certification.  All required safety equipment is present and meticulously maintained.  Dr. Wirig has completed hundreds of documented IV sedation procedures.  Dr. Wirig maintains comprehensive conscious sedation credentials with continuous educational courses.  IV Sedation is the standard in the medical community for safe pleasant out patient surgery.

The goal of intravenous (IV) sedation is a very relaxed state where the patient is perfectly comfortable and still has control of his/her own airway (breathes by him/herself).  To accomplish this goal, an IV catheter will be placed in a vein in the arm or hand.  Various medications will be administered to make the patient relaxed, non-apprehensive, and sleepy.  The patient will not be unconscious.  Most patients report remembering only the start of the IV and being driven home by their escort.  Local anesthetic will also be used to numb the surgical area.

The benefits of IV Sedation include:

• Relaxation – decrease in anxiety level.
• Time compression – the procedure seems to be completed faster than real time.
• The procedure is able to be completed most efficiently.  Thereby reducing post operative discomfort.

In addition to IV Sedation we also offer Oral Sedation and Nitrous Oxide.