The Sedation Continuum

Circular area depicts the depth typically targeted for most in-office sedations. Lack of a purposeful response (i.e., no “thumbs up”) to repeated or painful stimuli increases the risk of sedation-related complications. Adapted from Practice Guidelines, Anesthesiology, 2018. ¹

Bluetooth Pretracheal Stethoscope

Bluetooth stethoscope placed pretracheally to the lateral of the Adam’s apple. The inset image shows 2 Bluetooth earpieces along with the Bluetooth receiver unit and stethoscope.