Connecticut Sedation Regulations & Resources

State Regulation Resources for Connecticut

Source	Type of Guidance	Impact	Guidance*
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing	Declaratory Rulings / Guidelines	RNs	*Guidance Offered on Propofol Administration* The Board supports the position outlined in the AANA -ASA Joint Statement on Propofol Administration Read the board’s guidance
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) / American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)	Position Statement (04/04)	RNs	AANA-ASA Joint Statement Regarding Propofol Administration (4-14-2004) Whenever Propofol is used for sedation/anesthesia in non-intubated patients outside of the critical care setting, it should be administered only by persons trained in the administration of general anesthesia. Similar concerns apply when other intravenous induction agents are used for sedation, such as thiopental, methohexital or etomidate. Read the AANA-ASA position statement.
Other State Resources
Connecticut Board of Nursing Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 378 - Nursing (Nurse Practice Act) Connecticut Nurses' Association Connecticut Medical Examining Board Connecticut Association of Nurse Anesthetists

*This page last updated February 5, 2010. The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice. Other rules or regulations may apply. Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Please consult the Connecticut State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.