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The Safe Sedation PodcastAuthor: SedateUK
The podcast where you find all you need to know about sedation and keeping patients safe. Brought to you by SedateUK, with you are your hosts: RN Andreia Trigo, Dr Martin Lees and Dr Craig Cook. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Management of Controlled Drugs in Sedate Practice
Wednesday, 4 November, 2026
This episode explores the safe management of controlled drugs in sedation practice. Understanding the different drug schedules and their requirements helps healthcare professionals manage medicines safely, from ordering and storage through to administration and disposal.Josh is joined by consultant pharmacist Rhona Sloss, Andreia Trigo, Dr Martin Lees and Dr Craig Cook to discuss the practical responsibilities involved in handling sedation medicines. The panel examines drugs including fentanyl, midazolam and remimazolam, alongside record keeping, witnessing, managing discrepancies and the importance of following local policies.Listen as the panel shares clinical experience, answers common questions and discusses how clear procedures, staff training and consistent practice support safer medicines management.
