Learn about monitoring sedation in pediatric patients through this comprehensive 23-minute video lecture by Aaron Calhoun for OPENPediatrics. Explore the effects of sedative drugs on the respiratory system, understand the importance of monitoring upper airway tone, and discover guidelines for moderate and deep sedation. Gain insights into various monitoring techniques, including pulse oximetry, capnography, and hemodynamic monitoring. Examine clinical scenarios and research findings from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. Enhance your knowledge of sedation monitoring practices and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Society of Anesthesiologists. This expert-led lecture is part of OPENPediatrics' interactive digital learning platform, designed to promote knowledge exchange among healthcare providers caring for critically ill children worldwide.