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Sedation guides & articles
Clear answers about sedation for patients, parents and practitioners.
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Working with a mobile sedation practitioner: a guide for dentists and doctors
How mobile sedation works for dental and medical practices: what Joburg Sedation brings, what your rooms need and how to book.
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Sedation for patients with special needs
For children and adults with autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy or sensory sensitivities, sedation can make essential dental and medical care possible.
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How to prepare your child for sedation
Practical tips for parents on talking to your child about sedation, fasting, what to bring on the day and caring for them afterwards.
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Sedation for children: treatment without a hospital theatre
Many children need dental or minor medical treatment but cannot cope with it while awake. In-rooms sedation lets them be treated calmly at their…
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Questions to ask before your sedation
A short checklist of questions to ask your sedation practitioner, so you feel informed and confident before your procedure.
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Common myths about sedation
From “you will be completely knocked out” to “it is only for nervous people”, we clear up common misunderstandings about procedural sedation.
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Medical aid and sedation: what is covered and how cash rates work
How sedation is billed in South Africa, how medical aid claims work, and how our time-based cash rates are calculated.
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Recovering at home after sedation: a practical guide
What to expect in the hours after sedation and how to look after yourself, or a loved one, at home.
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Is sedation safe? How we keep you safe
Safety is the first question most patients ask about sedation. Here is how Joburg Sedation keeps patients safe, from assessment to recovery.
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Sedation for minor orthopaedic and ENT procedures
Selected minor orthopaedic and ear, nose and throat procedures can be done in the specialist’s rooms with sedation. Here is how it works.