Medical News USA / Canada: Conscious Sedation Consulting announces the development of a course to educate non-anesthesia physicians and nurses in the administration of propofol. The company announced that a comprehensive didactic course will be provided nationally for physicians, staff and organizations which wish to add propofol administration to their choice of sedatives. The course covers patient selection, a comprehensive detailed explanation of the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of propofol, BIS monitoring, computer-controlled infusions, airway management, physiological monitoring, as well as the prevention, recognition and management of adverse events. Also covered are documentation, accreditation standards, patient recovery, discharge, follow up and process improvement.