Conscious sedation – a controlled state of depressed consciousness, during which the patient still has control over the protective reflexes and breathing, and can react to physical touch and verbal instructions – is fast becoming a popular anaesthetic method. Thousands of patients who fear surgical procedures or those who simply want to save time and money are opting to have surgery done while under conscious sedation.

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Considering getting a procedure done under conscious sedation? Discuss the possibility with your doctor, dentist or specialist – he/she would be able to point you in the right direction; contact your medical scheme beforehand to check if they will cover it – most local schemes are keen to do it; eliminate eating and drinking for several hours before the procedure; follow your doctor's instructions as to pre- and postoperative care.

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