Conscious sedation is used to minimize anxiety and augment analgesia with the local anesthetic of the surgeon or dentist.

You may receive the medicine through an intravenous line (IV, in a vein) or a shot into a muscle. You will begin to feel drowsy and relaxed very quickly. If your doctor gives you the medicine to swallow, you will feel the effects after about1-15 minutes.

Your breathing will slow down, and your blood pressure may drop a little. Dr. Guzman will monitor you during your procedure to evaluate hemodynamic stability. She will stay with you at all times during the procedure.

You may need help with your breathing with jaw thrust.And you may receive supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula. Intravenous fluids will be administered through an angiocath on your hand, antecubital area or foot.

You may fall asleep, but you will wake up easily to respond to people in the room. You may be able to respond to verbal cues. After conscious sedation, you may feel drowsy and not remember much about your procedure.