Do you breathe on your own under IV sedation? Understanding Spontaneous Respiration
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A meta-analysis covering over 967,000 procedures found that while minor respiratory events can occur, severe complications are exceptionally rare [1.8.1]. A primary concern for patients is, **do you breathe on your own under IV sedation?** The simple answer is yes, maintaining your own breathing is a key goal [1.2.1, 1.2.3].
