Sedation - the patient's preference

Payment Options

All accounts are to be settled on the day of the sedation. Once payment is made, you should receive an emailed statement to claim from your Medical Aid or for Tax purposes etc...

Secure Payment options below:

Please use the patient's name as a reference for any payments made where applicable.

Cash or Mobile credit card facilities for VISA, MasterCard, Samsung Pay are available to settle the account directly after the sedation services rendered with Dr le Roux.

Electronic Fund Transfers: Dr B.P.E. le Roux, Standard Bank, Tyger Manor Branch Code 050-410, Current account no. 270856498, SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ

PayPal can be used to settle accounts using this link: https://www.paypal.me/sedations

SnapScan or MasterPass can also be used to settle accounts using below QR code or  ZNYapnp1:  

To pay with PayPal click the PayPal logo or https://www.paypal.me/sedations

Should you have any questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Professional Sedation Services

This section is mainly for staff who are involved with practice administration and who make the bookings for a sedation.

Please have the following information available prior to booking:

Surgeon's Name;   Patient Name;   Date of Birth;  ICD 10 codes;  Patient Cell and Home number;   Patient e-mail address; Date and Time of procedure

There are 3 ways to make the booking (in order of preference):

1) Email the above information to:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (you can confirm your bookings online/ email / telephonically and you will also receive email confirmation shortly afterwards)

2) Phone Suretha (my secretary) and ask to book the time at the following telephone number:  073 512 8333

3) Ask for the code to be able to make your own online bookings (discretionary).

We are trying to streamline the booking process and minimize telephonic communication and try and use quicker "paperless" technology as far as possible, but please do not hesitate to give feedback on how we can make the booking process smoother and more convenient for you.

If your child is going to have a sedation, you will be emailed or faxed a prescription for the EMLA  patch and a Dormicum tablet. This article describes why you may need the patch and the tablet, and how to use them.

Most children (and some adults) are needle-phobic and to make the procedure completely painless you need to carefully read the following instructions.

The technique I use is an intravenous one, and what this basically means is that I need to get a small needle placed in a vein in your child's hand or arm. Unfortunately, no needle means no sedation in most cases.

This is the most “difficult” part of the sedation, but I can in 99% of cases, place this painlessly and without your child even knowing about it.  I however need your assistance to be able to achieve this. The EMLA patch on the prescription, numbs the skin on your child's hand or arm so that your child will not feel the tiny sting of the needle.

The patch however needs to be applied at least 1 hour prior to the procedure to work effectively (preferably 1-2 hrs before).

How to use the patch:  The 4 areas to consider using are on top of the hands behind the knuckles, or in the crook of the elbows (where a person usually donates blood). Please use 2 different areas for 2 patches (e.g. left elbow and right hand) – this gives me 2 chances if the veins are difficult. It does not matter if it is left or right, top of hand, or fold of elbow.

Clean the 2 areas and make sure that they are nicely dry. Peel the silver lining off the patch and stick over the 2 different areas that you have chosen, where you think the biggest veins are to be found. (If you only have the EMLA cream – put a nice layer of about 2cm over the vein and cover with the transparent dressing that keeps it from rubbing off. This dressing is NOT the patch, but must be used with the cream.)

The Dormicum tablet (usually only half of the tablet for children) is only needed if your child is very anxious, has had a bad experience before, is tearful or performing, or is being difficult. This tablet is only to help me get the IV cannula going and only if needed. The half tablet should be given 30 to 40 minutes before the sedation at the doctor or dentist's rooms.  Don't leave your child unattended after taking the tablet, as your child may start feeling a bit drowsy or wobbly. 

That's it.  Any questions please feel free to phone and ask.

Regards – Paul

   EMLA patches                                  or                       Cream and dressing

Q How does sedation differ from anesthetic?

A Sedation is a partial suppression of consciousness, where anesthetic is total suppression. In conscious sedation (CS) patients are aware of their surroundings and can respond to questions and other stimuli.

Q Is sedation safe?    

A Yes. Sedation is a safe alternative to anesthetics in well trained and correctly equipped doctors hands.

Read more ...