Georgia Sedation Regulations & Resources

State Regulation Resources for Georgia

Source	Type of Guidance	Impact	Guidance*
Georgia Board of Nursing	Board Policy Statement (05/05)	RNs	The Georgia Board of Nursing adopted the AANA -ASA Joint Statement on Propofol Administration on May 19, 2005 See the Board Policy Statements and Decision Trees
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
Georgia Board of Nursing Georgia Nurse Practice Act Georgia Board of Nursing Rules Georgia Nurses Association Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists

*This page last updated February 6, 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 Georgia 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.