Sedation Treatment

It is considered when a child is extremely anxious or uncooperative, when many areas need treatment in one visit, or when developmental conditions or systemic illness make standard treatment difficult. Our pediatric specialist carefully assesses the child's health and level of cooperation, then recommends the most appropriate and safe sedation method.

Laughing gas (N₂O) is a minimal level of sedation that relaxes mild tension and anxiety; the child can talk and recovers very quickly. Conscious sedation (midazolam), on the other hand, is a moderate level of sedation that relaxes one step deeper. The child does not fall fully asleep, but bodily tension eases and, through an anterograde amnesia effect, the child sometimes has no memory of the treatment.

It begins with a thorough review of the child's overall health and past medical history. The child's condition is carefully assessed before treatment, and during treatment vital signs such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, and blood pressure are continuously monitored while an emergency response system stays on standby. A pediatric specialist certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) personally and carefully adjusts the sedation depth and oversees the entire process, so you can rest assured.

For conscious sedation (midazolam), fasting for a set period must be strictly observed. Fasting is not mandatory for laughing gas sedation, but at least 2 hours is recommended. Conscious sedation requires a guardian to accompany the child on the treatment day, and the child should rest for the remainder of that day. The minimum fasting times by food type are: clear liquids 2 hours, breast milk 4 hours, milk/formula and light meals 6 hours, and heavy meals 8 hours.