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Sedation

  • Sedation is not routinely given.
  • If required, your doctor needs to order and pre-arrange this with our department.
  • We use mild sedatives (Chloral Hydrate or Chlorpromazine) which are usually given by mouth.
  • If your child has had an adverse reaction to these medications before or you know they will be ineffective for sleep, please contact your doctor so other arrangements can be made. 
  • We are not able to give any other sedatives in our department.

Why sedate?

  • For easier test set-up.
  • Routinely for all EMG/NCS tests.
  • If sleep was not recorded on previous EEGs and is important to your child's diagnosis.


  • Preparation for Sedation

    Must be pre-arranged:

      • A sedated test MUST be ordered by the doctor at the time the appointment is booked as we must have a nurse present to administer the sedation and to monitor your child; we cannot sedate unless this has been pre-arranged.

      • Please tell us if your child has reacted adversely to sedation in the past.

    Fasting instructions:

      • Please call (604) 875-2124

     

    Sleep deprived as well:

      • Sedation is most effective when children are tired, so they should be sleep-deprived as well. See Sleep Deprivation.
      • No naps in car on the way to the department!
      • Please bring anything that normally helps your child relax (blanket, stuffed animal, music, DVD, etc.).
      • Note:  Sleep deprivation is NOT necessary for EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies.


    Website updated December 2009.