Singapore legislation
Regulation 25
of Healthcare Services (Nuclear Medicine Service) Regulations 2023
Regulation 25
General requirements on administration and use of anaesthetics or sedatives
Where the conduct of any procedure in the provision of a nuclear medicine service requires the administration of any anaesthetic or sedative to a patient, a licensee must ensure the safe administration and use of the anaesthetic or sedative, and that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
the administration and use of the anaesthetic or sedative is in accordance with safety protocols implemented by the licensee, including a protocol requiring the minimal use of any anaesthetic or sedative for patients who are 12 years of age or younger;
appropriate equipment is provided to sedate patients before the procedure;
an appropriate device to monitor the patient’s vital signs is available for use during and after the administration of the anaesthetic or sedative to the patient;
the licensee keeps a record of the administration of the anaesthetic or sedative to the patient.