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• Identify indications for pediatric procedural sedation, as well as its adjuncts and alternatives. 
• Describe the pharmacokinetic properties of sedatives, analgesics, and reversal agents used in pediatric procedural sedation. 
• Summarize the key components of the sedation assessment and documentation prior to, during, and after pediatric sedation. 
• Integrate the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status classification system with the assessment of the pediatric patient prior to procedural sedation. 
• Distinguish how the level of pediatric sedation will determine the role of individuals within the healthcare team. 
• Interpret how the continuum of depth of sedation relates to the need for rescue interventions in the pediatric patient. 
• Relate the anatomic and physiologic differences of infants and small children to the risk for airway and ventilatory adverse events during procedural sedation. 
• Apply the Responsiveness, Airway, Breathing, Circulation (RABC) approach in pediatric patients to identify adverse events such as apnea and hypoventilation. 
• Choose the discharge criteria required for post-procedural pediatric sedation based on evidence-based practices. 
• Explain the handoff process, including its significance to improve communication within the healthcare team.

Course Director 
Jennifer Ryan, MSN, RN, CEN, CIC, CPHRM, CPHQ, LNCC, Director of Workplace and Continuing Education, American Red Cross 

Planning Committee 
Steven Houg, BS, CAE, CHSE, Senior Simulation Education Manager, American Society of Anesthesiologists 
Melanie Dykstra, Continuing Education Coordinator, American Red Cross 

Content Developers 
Danielle DiPalma, Senior Director, Product Development, American Red Cross 
Maryann Foley, BSN, RN, Developmental Editor/Clinical Writer, American Red Cross 
Gary Haynes, MD, MS, PhD, FASA, Anesthesiologist Subject Matter Expert 
Patricia Fogarty Mack, MD, FASA, ASA Committee on Quality Management and Department Administration 
Sarah Kyle, Senior Developmental Editor, American Red Cross 
David Markenson, MD, MBA, FCCM, FAAP, FACEP, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer, American Red Cross 
Joshua Tobin, MD, MSc, Scientific Advisory Council Resuscitation-Adult Sub-Council Chair, American Red Cross 
Jennifer Ryan, MSN, RN, CEN, CIC, CPHRM, CPHQ, LNCC, Director of Workplace and Continuing Education, American Red Cross 
Nici Singletary, MD, FACEP, Scientific Advisory Council Co-Chair, American Red Cross 
Cindy Tryniszewski, MSN, RN, FAE, Clinical Writer/Editor, American Red Cross 
Ryan Wallace, MSN, RN, Manager, Product Development, American Red Cross 
Mark Whelchel, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, Director Healthcare and Prehospital Education, American Red Cross 
Laurie Willshire, MPH, BSN, RN, Healthcare Project Manager, American Red Cross 

Content Reviewers 
David Martin, MD, PhD, FASA, Vice President, Scientific Affairs, American Society of Anesthesiologists 
Grant Lynde, MD, MBA, FASA, ASA Committee on Quality Management and Department Administration, ASA Committee on Professional Education Oversight

The following members of the planning and review committee for this course have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies: No individuals in control of content have relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

All financial relationships reported are reviewed for relevance by American Red Cross Training Services in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE. Relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by American Red Cross Training Services in advance of delivery of the activity to learners.

There is no commercial support for this activity. 

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Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

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