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What does sedation mean?

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Noun
  1. The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.
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The actual procedure causes little or no discomfort and can usually be done with only mild sedation and a local anesthetic.
These medications carry an increased risk of progression into deep sedation or general anesthesia.
If too much lithium is given there can be ataxic behavior with sedation and slurred speech.
A side effect of many of these drugs is sedation, so it's better to take them before going to sleep at night.
Most people remember very little about dental treatment done under intravenous sedation.
Valerian also inhibits the enzyme-induced breakdown of GABA in the brain, with concomitant sedation.

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