Analgesedation
What is Analgosedation?
Analgosedation represents a medical technique applied during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures that provides the patient with a state of minimal sedation with analgesia. Simply put, it creates a bridge between wakefulness and sleep, allowing the patient reduction of awareness, anxiety, and pain during the procedure, while maintaining communication with medical staff
Who is Eligible for Analgesedation?
- Patients with pronounced fear of medical procedures
- Patients with heightened pain reflex
- Patients who struggle to cooperate during awake procedures due to physical or psychological limitations
- Patients undergoing prolonged or uncomfortable procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, biopsies)
Advantages of Analgesedation:
- Reduction of anxiety and fear before the procedure
- Minimization of pain during the procedure
- Transitory state of consciousness allowing communication with medical staff when necessary
- Swift return to wakefulness after the procedure
Safety and Preparation:
- Analgesedation is a safe procedure when performed by an experienced anesthesiologist in appropriate medical conditions.
- Before the procedure, a detailed patient history and examination are necessary to determine their suitability for the application and to choose the most appropriate medication regimen.
- The patient should be precisely informed about the nature of the procedure, the effects of analgesedation, and potential complications.
Therefore, analgesedation is not a journey into oblivion but a bridge to a more comfortable and painless diagnosis and therapy. It allows the patient to undergo medical procedures worry-free, reducing their stress and increasing comfort.
Important: This text is for informational purposes and cannot replace consultation or examination by your doctor. Always consult with a medical professional before any medical procedure.