Late Side Effects of Procedural Sedation
Conscious sedation is a state of sleepiness induced with medications; it is a way to both provide pain relief and relax patients undergoing a variety of minor surgical or dental procedures. Examples of procedures that may use conscious sedation, as listed by MedlinePlus, include colonoscopies, breast biopsies and dental reconstructive surgeries. While conscious sedation is generally very well-tolerated, certain side effects may be noticed for a few hours after the procedure is done.
