Patient identifier (name, date of birth) |
Consent form signed |
Responsible adult available to escort the patient post-procedure |
Adequate fasting period |
Allergies |
Hepatic and renal function (if the clinical history suggests these could be abnormal) |
Observations (vital signs) |
Continuous pulse oximetry available |
Intravenous access functioning |
Medications checked |
Resuscitation trolley available with emergency drugs |
Reversal drugs available (flumazenil and naloxone) |
Oxygen available (including variety of oxygen delivery devices) |
All staff ready for the procedure to commence |
Data from [22].