Monitoring Requirements for Remimazolam Sedation in Cardiac Catheterization

Respiratory Monitoring

• Pulse oximetry alone is insufficient for detecting respiratory compromise during procedural sedation; capnography is required because it identifies hypoventilation, airway obstruction, and apnea several minutes earlier than pulse oximetry. 1, 2

Cardiovascular Monitoring

• Continuous monitoring during procedural sedation must include electrocardiogram (ECG), pulse oximetry (SpO₂), and non‑invasive blood pressure, as stipulated by anesthesia practice guidelines. 3