no sedation
[nō ˌsedˈāSHən]
noun phrase
sem sedação
1. a medical procedure or treatment performed without the use of sedative drugs; the patient remains awake and conscious
The dentist performed the extraction with no sedation, so the patient remained fully alert throughout the procedure.
O dentista realizou a extração sem sedação, então o paciente permaneceu totalmente alerta durante todo o procedimento.
2. a state or condition where no sedative medication has been administered
After the surgery with no sedation, the patient was able to walk out of the clinic immediately.
Após a cirurgia sem sedação, o paciente conseguiu sair da clínica imediatamente.
In Brazil and the USA, 'no sedation' procedures are increasingly common for minor medical and dental procedures to reduce costs and recovery time. Patients often prefer this option for routine check-ups and extractions. The term is widely understood in medical settings across both countries and reflects modern medical practice emphasizing patient choice and efficiency.
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